William Grant papers
Scope and Contents note
This collection, made up entirely of photocopies, includes a journal kept by William Grant from 1889 to 1890. This journal, which begins on April twentieth and ends on August nineteenth, displays Grant's dedication, as he wrote a line in his diary every day during this time period. The collection also contains many other materials, including pedigrees, biographies, and life sketches concerning Grant's family. Collection materials date from between 1886 and 2009.
Dates
- 1886-2009
Creator
- Grant, William, 1838-1916 (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 the William Grant papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
William Grant (1838-1916) was a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who helped establish American Fork, Utah. He also had a passion for music often working as a music dealer or performer.
William Grant was born on Christmas Day in Willenhall, England. to John and Sarah Grant. Along with his family, in which he was the first son and second child, Grant joined the Latter-day Saint faith at the age of twelve. Though his parents lost interest for the Church by the time Grant reached thirteen, he stayed firm in his beliefs, traveling to Utah after his marriage to Harriet Foster in 1859. Foster was not a member of the Latter-day Saint faith when she married Grant, but she eventually converted. Grant later entered into plural marriage, marrying Rose Hannah in May 1875. Throughout his life, Grant showed an incredible passion for music, often working as a music dealer or performer, and also kept avid journals. He also helped establish the Utah town American Fork. Grant passed away on the second or fifth day of December 1916.
Extent
2 folders (0.2 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection, made up entirely of photocopies, includes a journal kept by William Grant from 1889 to 1890, several pedigrees for members of the Grant family, and biographical sketches of William Grant.
Custodial History note
Photocopies donated by Melanie Schrader.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Donated; Melanie Schrader; 2009.
Appraisal note
19th Century Western & Mormon Americana; Photocopies of 19th Century materials.
Processing Information note
Processed; Lissa Chandler; 2009.
- Title
- Register of William Grant papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Lissa Chandler
- Date
- 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