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Alvin H. DeWitt letters

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 1307

Scope and Contents

Contains sixteen letters addressed to DeWitt from friends and relatives in Allendale, Missouri. The items relate to family and personal matters.

Dates

  • Creation: 1876-1883

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

Biographical History

Alvin H. DeWitt (1857-1927) was a farmer and rancher in Red Rock, Montana.

Extent

1 folder (0.08 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Materials were donated by Hugh Kirkendall to the Utah Genealogical Society in November 1972. These were transferred to the Church Historical Department, and then deaccessioned in December 1972 due to lack of Mormon content. The materials were then transferred to Brigham Young University.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Transferred; Church Historical Dept.; 1972.

Appraisal

19th Century Western & Mormon Manuscripts.

General

Holograph, signed.

Title
Register of Alvin H. DeWitt letters
Status
Completed
Author
Garrett Schroath
Date
2011 March 7
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:
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Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States