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Arthur B. Erekson autobiography

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6765

Scope and Contents note

The Arthur B. Erekson autobiography includes many volumes of scrapbook type autobiographies which give a glimpse into his life. Included are the condensed version which range from 1906-1986, periods 1-8: 1906-1986, periods 13-22: 1956-1968. The autobiography contains personal accounts, letters, and photographs dealing with Erekson's personal and professional life. Much of the collection deals with his work in the food industry.

Dates

  • 1906-1986

Creator

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

Biographical History

Arthur B. Erekson was born on 25 June 1906 in Murray, Utah to John and Marguerite Elizabeth Oberlander Erekson. He received his Bachelors in education and a teaching certificate to teach high school in 1928. He married Lenora Elfreda Malan 9 August 1939 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He died 7 June 2006.

Extent

3 cartons (3 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Arthur B. Erekson autobiography includes many volumes of scrapbook type autobiographies which give a glimpse into his life. Included are the condensed version (1906-1986), periods 1-8: 1906-1947, periods 13-22: 1956-1968.

Custodial History note

Donated by Arthur B. Erekson in 1989.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Donated; Arthur B. Erekson; 1989.

Appraisal note

20th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts because of Collection Development Policy 5. VI: Utah and the American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history.

Related Archival Materials note

A history of John Benbow; BX 8670.1 .B431e 1988.

A history of my work with Swiss cheese; SF 272.S9 E74x 1992.

Processing Information note

Processed; Katie Connors, student processor; John Murphy, curator; 2009.

Title
Register of Arthur B. Erekson autobiography
Status
Completed
Author
Katie Connors, student processor; John Murphy, curator; 2009.
Date
2009 March 4
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:
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Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States