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Biography of Sidney Ridgdon

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 1274

Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a handwritten biography of Sidney Rigdon. John Rigdon writes about the activities of his father before, during, and after Sidney was a member of the Mormon Church. The date of the composition of the item is uncertain. Also included are correspondence, draft of an essay, and a published article edited by Karl Keller for the journal, "Dialogue+ a Journal of Mormon Thought." Keller edited Rigdon's account for publication.

Dates

  • approximately 1900-1968

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 Biography of Sidney Ridgdon must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical / Historical

Son of the Mormon Church leader, Sidney Ridgon (1793-1876).

Extent

8 items (1 linear inch)

Language of Materials

English

Appraisal

19th Century Western & Mormon Manuscripts.

Title
Register of Biography of Sidney Ridgdon
Status
In Progress
Author
Megan Furcini
Date
2011 March 7
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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