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Orange Seely autobiography

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 1576

Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a typewritten autobiography of Orange Seely, which describes the settlement of San Bernardino, California, trouble with Indians in Utah, help given to Mormon immigrants, and his political career.

Dates

  • approximately 1895

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

Biographical Sketch

Served as superintendent of schools in Emery County, Utah and was the first town president of Castle Dale, Utah. He also served as a probate judge and as a state senator for the district which included Emery County.

Extent

1 item (0.05 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Donated by Naomi Jensen in 1979.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Naomi Jensen; 1979.

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Title
Register of Orange Seely autobiography
Status
Completed
Author
Benjamin Sipes
Date
2010 August 19
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