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Ruth Witt Furr papers concerning the demolition of the Wasatch Stake Tabernacle

 File — Box: 1
Identifier: MSS 6095

Scope and Contents note

Ruth Witt Furr papers concerning the attempt at preservation of the Wasatch Stake Tabernacle (also called the Heber Tabernacle, the Wasatch Stakehouse, and the Heber Stakehouse). Contents include newspaper clippings, issues by the stake presidency, petitions, journal entries, and correspondence. The debate was bitter and lasted from April 1964 to February 1965.

Dates

  • Creation: 1964-1965

Creator

Conditions Governing Access note

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use note

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Ruth Witt Furr papers concerning the demolition of the Wasatch Stake Tabernacle must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Extent

1 box (0.5 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Papers concerning Ruth Witt Furr's protest of the demolition of the LDS Wasatch Stake Tabernacle.

Custodial History note

Donated to the library by the creator.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Donated; Ruth Witt Furr; July 1989.

Appraisal note

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

Related Archival Materials note

Save the Tabernacle. Available at L. Tom Perry Special Collections. BX 8608 .A1a no.215.

"Save the Heber Tabernacle." Available at L. Tom Perry Special Collections. 082 A1a no.195.

Processing Information note

Processed; H. Christine Swindler and John M. Murphy; 17 March 2008.

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Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Register of Ruth Witt Furr papers concerning the demolition of the Wasatch Stake Tabernacle
Status
Completed
Author
H. Christine Swindler
Date
2008 March 17
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.

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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Contact:
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Provo Utah 84602 United States

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