Paul A. E. Henning papers
Scope and Contents
Contains correspondence, diaries, manuscripts of writings, and notes on hieroglyphics and other archaeological studies. Also included are photographs pertaining to Mexico and to Central American Indian civilizations, especially those of the Aztec and Maya Indians. The materials include information on Indian myths and legends.
Dates
- 1600-1924
Creator
- Henning, Paul A. E., 1872-1923 (creator, Person)
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 Paul A. E. Henning papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Paul A. E. Henning (1872-1923) was an archaeologist, teacher, author, and museum curator. He participated in the Brigham Young Academy South American expedition in 1900 and 1901.
Extent
5 boxes (2.5 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Other Finding Aids
Available in repository.
Appraisal
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
Existence and Location of Copies
Transcription of Henning's diary, volume 1, available in Box 1, folder 1.
- Archaeologists -- Correspondence
- Aztecs -- History
- Central America -- Antiquities
- Diaries
- Expeditions and Adventure
- Henning, Paul A. E., 1872-1923 -- Diaries
- Immigration and American Expansion
- Indians of Central America -- History
- Indians of Mexico -- History
- Letters
- Mayas -- History
- Mexico -- Antiquities
- Title
- Register of Paul A. E. Henning papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Megan Furcini
- Date
- 2011 March 22
- 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