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Ursenbach, Octave W. (Octave Willis), 1893-1981

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1893 - 1981

biographical statement

Citation:
Ancestry.com, viewed Jan. 18, 2008 (Octave W. Ursenbach; Octave Willis Ursenbach; b. Sept. 6, 1893 in Morgan, Utah; d. Jan. 23, 1981 in Provo, Utah)

Brigham Young University, L. Tom Perry Special Collections worksheet, Jan. 18, 2008 (Octave W. Ursenbach; Mormon mission and temple president; b. 1893)

Wikipedia, Nov. 30, 2011(president of the Cardston Alberta Temple, 1956-1968)

Journal of Mormon history, fall 1997: p. 43 (president of the Canadian Mission, 1943-1947)

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Octave F. Ursenbach publications, 1832-1961

 Series — Carton 1: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197227616429]
Identifier: MSS 3116 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains poetry, plays, correspondence, and other original writings created by Octave F. Ursenbach. The many of the materials are religious in nature and reflect Ursenbach's faith as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Some of the materials relate to Ursenbach's personal life including his family. Also included is a small amount of publications collected by Ursenbach.

Dates: 1832-1961
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 3116, Octave W. Ursenbach papers

Octave W. Ursenbach diaries, 1931-1975

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3116 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains several diaries kept by Octave W. Ursenbach. Most appear to be day planners detailing his daily activities from 1931 to 1975. Many entries involve Ursenbach's work for the Ellison Milling Company.

Dates: 1931-1975
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 3116, Octave W. Ursenbach papers

Octave W. Ursenbach papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 3116
Scope and Contents Collection consists primarily of personal and family information, such as material regarding Ursenbach's Priesthood ordinations and service as an LDS missionary in the Northern States mission, as a Priesthood officer (bishopric, bishop, stake presidency, stake president) in the Lethbridge Stake, Alberta, Canada, as president over the Canadian Mission, and as president of the Alberta Temple. It also includes records of Ursenbach's ancestors and genealogical work done for them (Swiss and...
Dates: 1832-1988
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Octave W. Ursenbach papers

Filtered By

  • Subject: Missions and Missionaries X

Additional filters:

Type
Archival Object 2
Collection 1
 
Subject
Diaries 2
Letters 2
Amateur plays 1
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) 1
Genealogies 1
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Lethbridge (Alta.) 1
Manuscripts 1
Photographs 1
Poetry 1
Publications 1
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