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James Ferris's book of arithmetic

 Item — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 8581

Scope and Contents

An arithmetic book written by James Ferris. Contains basic math problems and explanations. The book is dated December 24, 1805.

Dates

  • 1805

Creator

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 James Ferris's book of arithmetic must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Coordinating Committee.

Biographical History

James Ferris (active 1805) was an arithmetic book author.

Extent

1 folder (0.1 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Donated by Josephine Cunningham in 2014.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Josephine Cunningham; June 2014.

Appraisal

Utah and the American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history (19th Century Mormon and Western Manuscripts collection development policy 1.V, November 2013.)

Processing Information

Processed; Nate Burroughs, intern manuscript processor, and Ryan K. Lee, curator; 2014. Small corrections made and biographical history note added; Trevor Tanner, student manuscript processor, 2015.

Title
Register of James Ferris's book of arithmetic
Status
Completed
Author
Nate Burroughs
Date
2014 September 19
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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

Contact:
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Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States