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Jack Sears papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1058

Scope and Contents

Correspondence, biographical notes, and an autobiographical sketch of the Mormon sculptor and artist, Mahonri M. Young. Many of the materials relate to Sears' research with the intention of writing a biography of Young. Much of the correspondence are letters from Young.

Dates

  • 1916-1968

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

Biographical History

Mormon artist.

Extent

4 boxes (2 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Other Finding Aids

For additional information, see finding aid in reference room of Special Collections & Manuscripts.

Appraisal

Utah and the American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history (20th century Western & Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.VII, 2007).

Title
Register of Jack Sears papers
Status
Completed
Author
Megan Furcini
Date
2011 March 3
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

Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States