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Pastor Escalante letters

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 2745

Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letters in Spanish sent to Frances Rhoads Morley. Escalante writes about his work in caring for Morley's property in the Yucatan State of Mexico and about life in the area. Also included are biographies of Morley's husband, Sylvanus Griswold Morley.

Dates

  • 1942-1954

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 Pastor Escalante letters must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Mexican caretaker.

Extent

1 folder (0.08 linear ft.)

Custodial History

Donated by Dorothy Rhoads in 1976.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Dorothy Rhoads; 1976.

Appraisal

Ethnic and minority history (20th century Western & Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.IV, 2007).

Title
Register of Pastor Escalante letters
Status
In Progress
Author
Elisa Visick
Date
2010 December 1
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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