Mormon Battalion Association records, 1846-2011
Series
Identifier: MSS 8000 Series 2
Scope and Contents
Contains records of the Mormon Battalion Association, located in Utah and California, relating to its mission to memorialize the Battalion and its members. Includes reports, minutes, biographies of original members and other material related to the history of the Battalion and the association. Materials dated from 1847-2012.
Dates
- 1846-2011
Conditions Governing Access
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the Mormon Battalion Association records must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Administrative History
From the Collection:
The Mormon Battalion Association (2006- ) is a non-profit service organization that preserves the history of the Mormon Battalion.
The Mormon Battalion Association was formed in 2006 in a division and reorganization of the earlier U.S. Mormon Battalion, Inc. The primary purpose of the group is to memorialize the original members of the Mormon Battalion. To do so, members engage in a range of community service and historical research, as well as seeking to enhance individual faith.
The Mormon Battalion Association is headquartered in Lehi, Utah.
The Mormon Battalion Association was formed in 2006 in a division and reorganization of the earlier U.S. Mormon Battalion, Inc. The primary purpose of the group is to memorialize the original members of the Mormon Battalion. To do so, members engage in a range of community service and historical research, as well as seeking to enhance individual faith.
The Mormon Battalion Association is headquartered in Lehi, Utah.
Administrative History
From the Collection:
The Auxiliary of the Mormon Battalion Association (2006-2010) commemorated the contributions of women to the Mormon Battalion.
The Auxiliary of the Mormon Battalion Association (2006-2010) was a branch of the association responsible for commemorating the contributions of women to the Mormon Battalion. Previous to its disbanding and integration into the Mormon Battalion Association in 2010, the organization was headquartered in Utah.
The Auxiliary of the Mormon Battalion Association (2006-2010) was a branch of the association responsible for commemorating the contributions of women to the Mormon Battalion. Previous to its disbanding and integration into the Mormon Battalion Association in 2010, the organization was headquartered in Utah.
Administrative History
From the Collection:
U.S. Mormon Battalion, Inc. (1954- ) was a fraternal organization established to memorialize the Mormon Battalion.
U.S. Mormon Battalion, Inc. was established in 1954 in response to a proposal by David O. McKay, president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The goals of the organization included perpetuating the memory of Battalion, fulfilling the prophecy of Brigham Young that the soldiers would be held in honorable remembrance, marking the graves of Battalion members, and marking the Battalion's trail.
The organization was formed into companies in California and the Great Basin, Utah.
U.S. Mormon Battalion, Inc. was established in 1954 in response to a proposal by David O. McKay, president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The goals of the organization included perpetuating the memory of Battalion, fulfilling the prophecy of Brigham Young that the soldiers would be held in honorable remembrance, marking the graves of Battalion members, and marking the Battalion's trail.
The organization was formed into companies in California and the Great Basin, Utah.
Extent
48 boxes
32 folders
Language
English
Arrangement
Materials arranged in original order.
Creator
- Mormon Battalion Association (Creator, Organization)
- Mormon Battalion Association. Auxiliary (Creator, Organization)
- U.S. Mormon Battalion, Inc. (Creator, Organization)
- U.S. Mormon Battalion, Inc. Auxiliary (Creator, Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States