John Orval Ellsworth papers
Scope and Contents
Sixteen bound books containing typewritten and handwritten notes, a diary, theses, lists, laws, scripture references, family genealogy, and an instruction booklet. The materials relate to Ellsworth's occupation as professor and his assignment as a mission president of the Central States Mission of the Mormon Church.
Dates
- Creation: 1924-1974
Creator
- Ellsworth, John Orval, 1891-1974 (Person)
Language of Materials
Materials are in English.
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 professor at the Texas Technical college in Lubbock, Texas.
Extent
3 boxes (1.5 linear ft.)
Appraisal
Utah and the American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history (20th century Western & Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.VII, 2007).
Subject
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- Missions--History (Organization)
- Ellsworth, John Orval, 1891-1974 (Person)
- Title
- Register of John Orval Ellsworth papers
- Author
- Andrea Wyss
- Date
- 2011 April 19
- Description rules
- Appm
- 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
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States