Richards, Preston Doremus, 1881-1952
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1881 - 1952
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Business papers, 1913-1958
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1993 Series 2
Scope and Contents
The business series contains correspondence and other papers from Richards' various legal cases, dating 1913-1958. It includes correspondence concerning Columbia University and with Ernest L. Wilkinson.
Dates:
1913-1958
Church papers, approximately 1917-1967
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1993 Series 1
Scope and Contents
This series contains Richards' correspondence and other papers with prominent LDS Church leaders including Heber J. Grant, Joseph F. Smith, J. Reuben Clark, Jr., John A. Widtsoe, David O. MacKay, and Stephen L. Richards. This series spans from circa 1917 to 1967. It icludes two letters, 1938 and 1951, two Title Insurance and Trust Company documents, dated 1949, 1951, correspondence between Preston Richards and J. Reuben Clark, Jr., circa 1917-1949, and correspondence, mostly legal...
Dates:
approximately 1917-1967
Personal papers, 1906-1966
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1993 Series 3
Scope and Contents
This series contains correspondence and other papers of Richards' personal life, particularly correspondence with his family, spanning from 1906-1966. It includes correspondence with Paul Richards, circa 1936-1949; correspondence with various people, particularly with family, 1939-1942; and a few letters from J. Reuben Clark, Jr. It also contains a diploma, 1908; correspondence between Wesley G. Howell and Mrs. Preston D. Richards shortly after Preston D. Richard's death (mostly concerning...
Dates:
1906-1966
Preston D. Richards papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1993
Abstract
The collection consists of papers regarding the life of Preston D. Richards. The collection has correspondence, newspaper clippings, certificates, photographs and other papers. It specifically deals with his life in terms of his business, church, and personal relations. The collection dates 1894-1970.
Dates:
1894-1970
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections