David W. Evans shorthand papers
Scope and Contents note
The David W. Evans shorthand papers consists of talks that David W. Evans transcribed in shorthand dated from 1842 to 1876. The talks are from prominent Mormon men, including George Q. Cannon, John Taylor, Orson Pratt, and George Albert Smith. Some of these notes and documents have been transcribed back into regular English.
Dates
- Creation: 1842-1876
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 David W. Evans shorthand papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
David W. Evans (1833-1876) was a reporter and teacher in Utah. He was born 6 January 1833 in Louth, England. He learned shorthand at the age of eight as he worked as a shoemaker. He emigrated to Utah, and worked as a reporter for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Deseret News. He married Elizabeth Alldridge on 15 June 1862, and they had four children. He died 5 July 1876 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Extent
2 boxes (1 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The David W. Evans shorthand papers consist of talks that David W. Evans transcribed in shorthand, dated 1842 to 1876.
Custodial History note
Donated by Church Library Archives in 1979.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Donated; Church Library Archives; 1979.
Appraisal note
Utah and the American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history (19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy 5.VI).
Processing Information note
Processed; Elizabeth Ballif; 7 May 2009.
Subject
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Organization)
- Title
- Register of David W. Evans shorthand papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Elizabeth Ballif, student processor, and John Murphy, curator
- Date
- 7 May 2009
- 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