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Alvin Pliny Bean essays

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 2272

Scope and Contents

Typewritten talk, a biography of Bean's father, Willard Washington Bean, and a biography of Alvin Pliny Bean by Vicki Zimmerman. The biography of Willard Bean relates his missionary experiences for the Mormon Church in the Southern States, 1882-1884. The other items emphasize Alvin Bean's experiences in Palmyra.

Dates

  • approximately 1978

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

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 Alvin Pliny Bean essays must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Mormon who was raised in the Joseph Smith (1805-1844) home in Palmyra, New York.

Extent

3 items (35 p.)

Custodial History

Donated by Vicki Zimmerman in 1984.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Vicki Zimmerman; 1984.

Appraisal

Utah and the American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history (20th century Western and Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.VII, 2007).

Title
Register of Alvin Pliny Bean essays
Status
In Progress
Author
Elisa Visick
Date
2010 October 7
Description rules
Appm
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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