Engraving of Brigham Young
Scope and Contents
Contains one framed engraving taken from a picture taken of Brigham Young around 1870.
Dates
- Creation: approximately 1870
Creator
- Crocheron, George Washington (contributor, 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 Engraving of Brigham Young must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Brigham Young was born in Whitingham, Vermont on June 1, 1801. He was by trade a carpenter. He was a prominent leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, leading the Mormon pioneers to Utah in 1847. He was the influence behind the founding of the Brigham Young Academy in 1875, later to become the Brigham Young University. Brigham Young died on August 29th, 1877.
Extent
1 folder (0.01 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Found in the University Archives workroom.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; John S. Peterson; 2002.
Appraisal
University history (University Archives collecting policy, February 2010).
Processing Information
Processed; Brian Shull.
Subject
- Brigham Young Academy (Organization)
- Brigham Young University (Organization)
- Young, Brigham, 1801-1877 (Person)
- Title
- Register of Engraving of Brigham Young
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Garrett Schroath
- Date
- 2011 May 11
- 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. University Archives Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo UT 84602 US