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Joseph F. Merrill talks and articles, 1914-1952

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1540

Scope and Contents

Includes talks and articles from 1914-1952, some of which are undated. Includes KSL radio broadcasts from April-September 1931, and interesting replies to Elder Merrill's talks.

Dates

  • Creation: 1914-1952

Creator

Conditions Governing Access note

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use note

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the Joseph F. Merrill papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

From the Collection:

Joseph F. Merrill (1868-1952) served as a member of the Council of the Twelve Apostles for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Joseph Francis Merrill was born on August 24, 1868 in Richmond, Cache, Utah. He married Annie Laura Hyde on June 9, 1898. He and Annie had seven children, Edith, Rowland, Joseph, Taylor Laura, Eugene, and Annie Hyde. Annie Laura Hyde, Merrill's wife, passed away on February 26, 1917. Merrill married Emily Lizette Traub on June 29, 1918. Merrill served as a member of the Council of the Twelve Apostles until his death on February 3, 1952 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 oversize box (1 linear ft.)

From the Collection: 63 boxes (31.5 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

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