Don Byron Colton papers
Scope and Contents
Collection includes several forms of documentation of Don Byron Colton's participation within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a biography written by his wife, Grace S. Colton. Also included are several artifacts such as spectacles, a wooden hatchet, and ties.
Dates
- 1876-1952
Creator
- Colton, Don Byron, 1876-1952 (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 Don Byron Colton papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Don Byron Colton (1876-1952) was an attorney and politician in Utah. He served as mission president for the Eastern States Mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and as a Utah representative to Congress.
Biographical History
Grace S. Colton (1878-1973) was the wife of Don Byron Colton.
Extent
1 oversize box (1 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Donated by Alice Colton Smith in 1984.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Alice Colton Smith; 1984. (A1984-142)
Appraisal
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
Processing Information
Processed; Kiren Dulai; 2009.
- Title
- Register of Don Byron Colton papers
- Author
- Garrett Schroath
- Date
- 2011 October 5
- 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