Farrin L. and Enola Mangelson family papers
Scope and Contents note
Collection include a book of poetry written by Mary Lucy Pierce Mortensen, circa 1976, the biography of Lorenzo Mangelson, written by Enola Mangelson, circa 1963, and a letter written by Harry M. Payne explaining why he chose to practice polygamy, 1934.
Dates
- 1934-1974
Creator
- Mangelson, Farrin L., 1912-2004 (Person)
- Mangelson, Enola Johnson (Person)
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 Farrin L. and Enola Mangelson family papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Farrin Leon Mangelson was born 12 May 1912 in Levan, Utah, to Lorenzo Mangelson and Eveline Rosequist. He married Enola Johnson on 8 June 1935, in Payson, Utah. He taught high school math and chemistry, and later taught chemistry at Utah State University. Together, Farrin and Enola served three missions: one to Tonga, one to Independence, Missouri, and another in the Manti Temple. Farrin died 17 Jan 2004 in Orem, Utah.
Biographical History
Enola Johnson Mangelson was born 8 February 1913 in Hachita, New Mexico, to Elmer Wood Jr. Johnson and Annie Richardson. She married Farrin Leon Mangelson on 8 June 1935. Enola taught at Snow College and also worked as Librarian there. She died 9 November 2006.
Extent
1 folder (0.1 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
A book of poetry, a biography, and a letter, collected by Farrin L. Mangelson and Enola Mangelson, 1934-1974.
Custodial History note
Donated by Farrin L. Mangelson and Enola Mangelson.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Donated; Farrin L. Mangelson and Enola Mangelson.
Appraisal note
LDS cultural, social and religious history (20th Century Western and Mormon Manuscript collection development policy 5.VII, August 2007).
Processing Information note
Processed; Elizabeth Ballif; 11 May 2009.
- Title
- Register of Farrin L. and Enola Mangelson family papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Elizabeth Ballif, student processor, and John Murphy, curator
- Date
- 11 May 2009
- 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