Golden Spike Camp records
Scope and Contents
Papers mostly document the beginnings of the Golden Spike Camp headquartered in Tremonton, Utah, 1951-1952. Includes constitution and by-laws; minutes and notes from the first meeting, 26 July 1951; lists of prospective members, supplied by wards in Tremonton and nearby communities; some issues of "The Pioneer," the SUP (Sons of the Utah Pioneers) newsletter; and two unidentified photographs. Papers reflect primarily on the activities of Edgar H. White and John W. Smith. Includes SUP membership certificate for White, apparently issued in 1956. Also includes statement of SUP objectives.
Dates
- 1951-1956
Creator
- National Society, Sons of Utah Pioneers. Golden Spike Camp (Organization)
- White, Edgar Hartley, 1887- (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Microfilm copy is open for research. Permission required from the Supervisor of Reference Services to view the originals.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Golden Spike Camp records must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Extent
4 folders (0.4 linear ft.)
1 microfilm reel (0.1 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Duplicate blank forms, a duplicate photograph, and two blank sheets, were discarded from the collection, June 2000. Orrin Schwab Books, Logan, Utah, Purchase, 1995.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Orrin Schwab Books; 1995.
Appraisal
Utah and the American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history (20th century Western & Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.VII, 2007).
- Title
- Register of Golden Spike Camp records
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Rose Frank
- Date
- 14 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