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Samuel Stephen Jones papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1435

Scope and Contents

Collection contains diaries and autobiography, biographies, family history, correspondence, legal documents and newspaper clippings related to his personal life, pioneer memories, missionary experiences, political activities as mayor and member of the Democratic party, LDS Church activities, and leadership in business and civic activities in Utah. Also includes copies of his poetical writings.

Dates

  • Creation: 1902-1918

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

Biographical History

Mormon businessman and mayor of Provo, Utah; member of Martin and Tyler Mormon handcart companies.

Extent

2 boxes (1 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Other Finding Aids

Index located with collection.

Custodial History

Gift of Rhoda Jones, 1973.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift; Rhoda Jones; 1973.

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Related Names

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Register of Samuel Stephen Jones papers
Status
Completed
Author
Megan Furcini
Date
2011 March 11
Description rules
Appm
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

http://sc.lib.byu.edu/
Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States

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