Lavon Provost scrapbook relating to the Heber Tabernacle
Scope and Contents note
The Lavon Provost scrapbook relating to the Heber Tabernacle is the four folders of photocopied newspaper clippings, photographs, documents, and correspondence relating to the saving and renovation of Heber Tabernacle also known as the Wasatch Stake Tabernacle. In the mid-1960's the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints made a decision to abandon the tabernacle located in Heber City, Utah, for destruction. Local citizens and long time members of the Church began a campaign to save the structure. It took two decades and the tabernacle was finally transferred to be used as a city office building.
Dates
- 1964-1989
Creator
- Provost, Lavon (Person)
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 Lavon Provost scrapbook relating to Heber Tabernacle must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Lavon Provost was heavily involved in promoting the saving and rennovation of Heber Tabernacle and was part of the "Save the Tabernacle Committee." He was born in 1937 in Heber City, Utah.
Extent
4 folders (0.3 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Lavon Provost scrapbook relating to the Heber Tabernacle comprises four folders of photocopied newspaper clippings, photographs, documents, and correspondence relating to the saving and renovation of Heber Tabernacle.
Custodial History note
Donated by Lavon Provost in 1989.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Donated; Lavon Provost; 1989.
Appraisal note
20th Century Western and Mormon Americana because the Heber Tabernacle pertains to Mormon history in Utah.
Processing Information note
Processed; Katie Connors, student processor; John Murphy, curator, 2008.
- Title
- Register of Lavon Provost scrapbook relating to the Heber Tabernacle
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Katie Connors, student processor; John Murphy, curator; 2008
- Date
- 12 August 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.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States