Ernest C. Rossiter papers
Scope and Contents note
The Ernest C. Rossiter papers consists of seven stories by Rossiter regarding his missions. He accounts for his experiences being mission president during wars, experiences with members and apostasy, making friends, being lost at sea and his Dengue Fever outbreak. He accounts many faith-promoting experiences he had as a mission president.
Dates
- Creation: 1919-1965
Creator
- Rossiter, Ernest C. (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 Ernest C. Rossiter papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Ernest Crabtree Rossiter was born 16 October 1882. He married Venus Robinson 28 June 1911. He seved as mission president of the French Polynesisan Mission and twice as president of the Tahitian mission. He was president of the Tahiti Mission from 1915-1919. He was called again to be president of that same mission from 1941-1944. He passed away 8 July 1965.
Extent
1 folder (.01 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Ernest C. Rossiter papers consists of seven stories by Rossiter, the majority consisting of stories related to Rossiter's experiences in Tahiti and the French Polynesian Mission as a mission president.
Custodial History note
Donated by Heather Ann Rossiter Rowley in 1990.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Donated; Heather Ann Rossiter Rowley; 1990.
Appraisal note
20th Century Western and Mormon Americana because Ernest C, Rossiter exemplifies internatioal relations as a Mormon American in other lands.
Processing Information note
Processed; Katie Connors, student processor, and John Murphy, Curator; 2008.
Subject
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- Missions (Organization)
- Title
- Register of Ernest C. Rossiter papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Katie Connors, student processor, and John Murphy, curator; 2008
- Date
- 28 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