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James G. Bleak family papers

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 3862

Scope and Contents

Family history scrapbook with genealogies of the Bleak family, photographs, and religious certificates, a copy of a speech by Karl Larson, a copy of an article by Preston Nibley, and photocopies of correspondence by James G. Bleak.

Dates

  • 1980

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 James G. Bleak family record must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical / Historical

James G. Bleak (1829-1918) was a Mormon pioneer, scholar, and accountant in St. George, Utah. He was among the first settlers of St. George, and served as a clerk and historian for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the region.

Extent

1 folder (0.08 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Other Finding Aids

Inventory available online. http://files.lib.byu.edu/ead/XML/MSS3862.xml

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; 1985.

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Title
Register of James G. Bleak family papers
Status
Completed
Author
Rose Frank
Date
10 June 2011
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.
Sponsor
Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, 2007-2008

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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