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Taylor, Clarence D. (Clarence Dixon), 1909-2005

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1909 - 2005

biographical statement

Citation:
Clarence D. Taylor papers, 1820-2005 (b. 11 May 1909 in Provo, UT; parents: Arthur N. Taylor and Maria Dixon Taylor; grew up in Provo; served LDS mission to South Africa from 1930-1933; graduated from BYU 1936; worked in furniture until 1964; spent next 10 years at BYU Bookstore; served in World War II; worked on family history; died 21 May 2005)

Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:

Clarence D. Taylor correspondence, 1930-2000, 1862-1882

 Series
Identifier: MSS 3254 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains letters mainly between Clarence D. Taylor and his mother, Maria D. Taylor, while he served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in South Africa and in the military during World War II. Dated 1862-2000.

Dates: 1930-2000; 1862-1882

Clarence D. Taylor family history papers, 1872-2004

 Series
Identifier: MSS 3254 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains pedigree charts, family documents, photographs, biographies, and compiled family history information for Clarence D. Taylor's ancestors. Dated 1872-2004.

Dates: 1872-2004

Clarence D. Taylor family history pedigree charts, 1941-2005

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3254 Series 3 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains pedigree charts for the ancestors of Clarence Dixon Taylor. These ancestors include the Dixons, the Taylors, and the Boardmans. Dated 1941-2005.

Dates: 1941-2005

Clarence D. Taylor family history research, 1872-2004

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 3254 Series 3 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains research done by Clarence D. Taylor on his family history. The research includes documentation of his parents, his childhood, and his ancestors. It includes letters, primary sources, newspaper clippings, photographs, and other materials. Dated 1872-2004.

Dates: 1872-2004

Clarence D. Taylor mission correspondence, 1930-1933

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3254 Series 2 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains 271 letters between Clarence D. Taylor and his mother, Maria D. Taylor, while he served as a missionary for the the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in South Africa. Includes letters between Clarence D. Taylor and his parents, letters regarding his missionary service, newspaper clippings about the Mormon baseball team, and letters about the experiences he was having as a missionary. Also includes transcripts of letters. Dated 1930-1933.

Dates: 1930-1933

Clarence D. Taylor personal correspondence, 1990-2000

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3254 Series 2 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains letters between Clarence D. Taylor and his family members. The letters document family affairs and day-to-day occurrences in the correspondents' lives. Dated 1990-2000.

Dates: 1990-2000

Clarence D. Taylor personal histories, 1980-1997

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3254 Series 3 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains the personal histories of the ancestors of Clarence D. Taylor. Most of the histories were written by Taylor about his ancestors, but there are a few autobiographical sketches and biographies written by other members of the family. Also includes press photos, for inclusion in published biographies, and a DVD copy of them. Dated 1980-1997.

Dates: 1980-1997

Clarence D. Taylor personal papers, 1932-2005

 Series
Identifier: MSS 3254 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains various personal papers of Taylor, including journals, military papers, biographical sketches, written work, and funeral materials. Dated 1938-2005.

Dates: 1932-2005

Clarence D. Taylor photographs, 1820-2005

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3254 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Includes 3,793 items of photograph albums, maps, photographs, postcards, sketches, prints, and negatives with images of Utah and Africa, as well as containing the Taylor family, landscapes, and missionary materials. Dated 1820-2005.

Dates: 1820-2005

Photographs of Millicent Magdalena Emma Boardman, circa 1990-2005

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 3254 Series 1 Sub-Series s 554-558
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Includes 3,793 items of photograph albums, maps, photographs, postcards, sketches, prints, and negatives with images of Utah and Africa, as well as containing the Taylor family, landscapes, and missionary materials. Dated 1820-2005.

Dates: circa 1990-2005

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  • Subject: Missionaries X

Additional filters:

Type
Archival Object 10
Collection 1
 
Subject
Latter Day Saint churches -- Missions -- South Africa 9
Latter Day Saint missionaries -- South Africa -- Correspondence 9
Business enterprises -- Utah -- Provo 8
Home and Family 8
Latter Day Saint missionaries -- South Africa 8