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Stella H. Oaks collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1712

Scope and Contents

Stella Harris Oaks did not keep a journal, so this collection is probably the best, first-hand look one can get at her remarkable life. It consists of her research and speech notes, correspondence, and memorabilia files.

Dates

  • 1906-1996

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

Biographical History

Stella Harris Oaks was a prominent member of the Provo, Utah community in the 20th century and a prominent Mormon woman.

Extent

59 boxes (29.5 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Other Finding Aids

Finding aid available online and in the Special Collections Reference area.

Other Finding Aids

File-level inventory available online. http://files.lib.byu.edu/ead/XML/MSS1712.xml

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 Stella H. Oaks collection
Status
Completed
Author
Garrett Schroath
Date
2011 May 4
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

Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States