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Albert R. Lyman and Ezekiel Johnson recordings

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7458

Scope and Contents

Collection consists of a reel containing talks given by Albert R. Lyman and stories told by Ezekial Johnson. There is also a CD with the talks and stories recorded on it, and a typed transcript of them. The two talks given by Lyman deal with Mormon doctrine, including temples and Zion. The stories by Ezekiel Johnson detail his experience witnessing a little girl's resurrection, and his father's experience with the Prophet Joseph Smith and polygamy.

Dates

  • 1954

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 Albert R. Lyman and Ezekiel Johnson recordings must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Albert R. Lyman (1880-1973) was a historian and settler of San Juan County, Utah.

Biographical History

Ezekiel Johnson was the son of Joel Hills Johnson. Ezekiel was born in Utah on April 16, 1869, and died on February 25, 1957.

Extent

2 folders (0.2 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Collection is maintained in its original order.

Custodial History

Donated by David M. Whitchurch in 2000.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; David M. Whitchurch; 2000.

Appraisal

The Albert R. Lyman and Ezekiel Johnson recordings deal with the development of Mormonism. Utah and the American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history (20th century Western & Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy).

Processing Information

Processed; Amie Spear, student manuscript processor, and David Whittaker, curator; 2010.

Title
Register of Albert R. Lyman and Ezekiel Johnson recordings
Status
Completed
Author
Amie Spear
Date
2010 December 2
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:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States