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Edward H. Snow papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSS 6127

Scope and Contents

Papers contains an autograph book, certificates, letters, and a personal journal. A typescript of Snow's journal documenting his activities as he served in the eastern states mission from 1889 to 1901.

Dates

  • Creation: 1882-1985

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 Edward Hunter Snow papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Edward Hunter Snow (1865-1932) was the son of Mormon apostle Erastus Snow. He attended Brigham Young Academy and after the conclusion of his education he served a mission to the southern states starting in the year 1886. Thirteen years later, in 1899, Snow was assigned to the eastern states mission, where he served for a time as president. Snow dedicated his life to education, playing a large role in the founding of Southern Utah University. Politically, Snow served in the State Legislature for a brief period in 1898. During the last year of his life, Snow served as an appointed chairman and member of the Utah State Tax Commission in 1931. He also served as a stake president and was later called to be a temple president.

Extent

1 box (0.5 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection contains an autograph book, certificates, personal letters, and journals belonging to Edward Hunter Snow, 1882-1932. There is also a newspaper clipping pertaining to Snow's role in the founding of a college that is now Southern Utah University, published in 1985.

Custodial History

Maintained by Karl Snow until time of donation in November 2007.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Karl Snow; November 2007.

Appraisal

19th Century Mormon and Western Manuscripts.

Related Materials

See also Journals and papers ca. 1867-1932 (MSS 2051; Harold B. Lee Library, Special Collection Department, Archival Manuscript Collection; Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah.).

See also Additions to the Edward Hunter Snow papers, 1878-1932 (MSS 2367; Harold B. Lee, Special Collection Department, Archival Manuscript Collection; Brigham Young Univeristy, Provo, Utah.).

See also Autobiography of Edward Hunter Snow, 1862-1925 (BX 8670.1 .Sn6121; Harold B. Lee Library, Special Collection Department, Archival Manuscript Collection; Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah.).

Processing Information

Processed; Elisabeth Bogart; 2008.

Related Names

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Register of Edward Hunter Snow papers
Status
Completed
Author
Elisabeth Bogart
Date
2008
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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