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Lyman, Richard Roswell, 1870-1963

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1870 - 1963

Biography

Richard Roswell Lyman (1870-1963) was a civil engineer and ecclesiastical leader in Utah. He was an apostle in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1918 to 1943.

Citation:
Richard R. Lyman Collection, 1991: p.1 (Richard Roswell Lyman, b. Nov. 23, 1870 in Fillmore, Millard Co., Utah) p. 8 (d. Dec. 31, 1963)

Wikipedia, Dec. 8, 2010 (Richard R. Lyman; Richard Roswell Lyman; d. in Salt Lake City, Utah; civil engineer, teacher; served as an apostle in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1918-1943)

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Richard Roswell Lyman papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1079
Abstract Biographical materials, memorabilia, journals, and writings. These items include typescripts of published biographies of Richard R.'s grandfather, Amasa M. Lyman and his father, Francis M. Lyman by Albert R. Lyman. These materials describe the history of the Lyman family in New England, California, and Utah. Richard R. Lyman's journals (1919-1937) record his daily activities and also served as notebooks for ideas. He records his feelings about religion, his family, education, engineering,...
Dates: 1890-1963

Richard Roswell Lyman papers, 1918-1937

 Series — Box 1: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197232485794]
Identifier: MSS 1079 Series 1
Scope and Contents Includes various biographical materials and memorabilia, journals, and writings. Personal memorabilia include a patriarchial blessing by John Brown, a photograph of Lyman cemetery lot, funeral services for Richard R. Lyman, and an autograph book for Brigham Young Academy. Five journals belonging to Richard R. Lyman are also included. The journals cover only a small segment of his life, that from 1918 to 1937 with important gaps. The early journals record his daily activities and also served...
Dates: 1918-1937

Richard Roswell Lyman writings, undated

 Series — Box 2: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197232485802]
Identifier: MSS 1079 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains typescripts used in preparation of "Biography of Francis M. Lyman, Apostle, 1840-1919", by Albert R. Lyman, published in 1958. Manuscript contains a history of the family's beginnings in New England, their involvement in early Church history, their journeys to Utah and resettlements in California, southern Utah, and central Utah.

Dates: undated