Life history of William Lester Platt
Scope and Contents note
A history of William Lester Platt, based on the reminiscences of his children, written in 1990.
Dates
- 1990
Creator
- Platt (Family : Platt, William Lester, 1885-1949) (author, Family)
Conditions Governing Access note
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use note
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Life history of William Lester Platt must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
The Platts were a Mormon family in Arizona. The family is descended through William Lester Platt (1885-1949) and Iris Hamblin Platt (1881-1945). William Platt worked as a cattle inspector, deputy sheriff, and county assessor in Apache County. Together they had six children: Lydia Cecilia, William Lester Jr., Lorene, Vernon Henry, Joyce, and Sheldon Hamblin.
Extent
1 folder (0.01 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The life history of William Lester Platt, as presented by his children, 1990. 37 pages.
Custodial History note
Donated by Roxanne Platt in 1990.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Donated; Roxanne Platt; 1990.
Appraisal note
Utah and American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history (20th Century Western & Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.VII, 2007)
General
37 pages.
Processing Information note
Processed; Melissa Cowles, student processor and John Murphy, curator; 2008.
- Title
- Register of Life history of William Lester Platt
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Melissa Cowles, student processor, and John Murphy, curator
- Date
- 2008
- 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
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States