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Aurel Pratt Winkler diaries

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2772

Scope and Contents

Photocopies of two handwritten five-year diaries. Aurel kept these in the last years of his life. He writes about his activities and illnesses. The last entry, 17 July 1984, was written by Aurel's wife, Blanche, on the day he died. "He left me this afternoon."

Dates

  • 1978-1984

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for research. All copyrights to these materials are held by Albert Winkler.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Diaries must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical / Historical

Winkler was the oldest child of Albert William and Emma Fowles Winkler. He was born and raised in Mt. Pleasant, Utah, attended Utah State University (Agricultural College), worked as an Indian Agent in New Mexico, and spent his retirement in Provo, Utah.

Extent

2 folders (0.3 linear ft.) : 730 p.

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

This item was donated to Special Collections by Albert Winkler, nephew of Aurel Pratt Winkler, in Oct. 2003. albert winkler Rm 1130 HBLL Brigham Young U. Provo, Utah 84602.

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 Aurel Pratt Winkler diaries
Status
Completed
Author
Rose Frank
Date
9 May 2011
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