L. Grant Shields letters
Scope and Contents
Includes letters from Shields to his children, and talks given by Shields on gospel subjects. Talks and letters usually include talks by church leaders.
Dates
- 1976-1996
Creator
- Shields, L. Grant (Person)
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 L. Grant Shields letters must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical / Historical
L. Grant Shields received his BA in Music, 1943-1949, served as Student Body president, 1945-49, and earned his MA, and PH.D. in Religious Education from Brigham Young University. Shields also taught Music at Brigham Young High and Nebo School District, 1953-1957, taught Seminary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mesa and Tempe, Arizona, 1957-1961, and in Tooele, Utah, 1961-1967. Taught seminary in Provo, Utah and Religion at BYU, 1967-1987. Also served on the BYU High Counsel and as Bishop of a BYU ward, 1980-1983.
Extent
4 folders
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Received by Brian Reeves in University Archives from Eric P. Shields on May 2, 2000. Eric P. Shields 478 N. 650 E. Orem, Utah 84097 (801) 765-1728, Donation.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Eric P. Shields; 2000.
Appraisal
Utah and the American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history (20th century Western & Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.VII, 2007).
General
Inventory prepared by donor included at the beginning of the collection.
- Title
- Register of L. Grant Shields letters
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Rose Frank
- Date
- 9 March 2011
- 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
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States