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The funeral services of John W. Hoover

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 2508

Scope and Contents

Typewritten copy of the funeral services for John Whitmer Hoover on 29 May 1902. Among the speakers was the Mormon Apostle, Reed Smoot. Among the other speakers were John Edge Booth, Myron Tanner, and David John. Hoover's father joined the Mormon Church and moved his family to Nauvoo, Illinois in 1842 and later to Utah. John Hoover was a miller who married Mary Coursey in 1855 and lived in Springville, Utah. He moved to Provo, Utah in 1861. Also included is a biography of Hoover.

Dates

  • approximately 1902-1925

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Access

Donated by Max H. Russell in 1985.

Conditions Governing Use

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

Extent

2 items (14 p.)(0.02 linear ft.)

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Max H. Russell; 1985.

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Title
Register of The funeral services of John W. Hoover
Status
In Progress
Author
Benjamin Sipes
Date
2010 November 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

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