David J. McArthur letter to Charlie Redd
Scope and Contents note
Letter written by McArthur to Charlie Redd in 1913, fulfilling McArthur's promise to Redd by sending a poem. The poem, regarding the tragedy of the Titanic sinking, is enclosed with the letter, and was copyrighted in 1912.
Dates
- Creation: 1912-1913
Creator
- McArthur, David J. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access note
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Please direct any questions to Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.
Biographical History
David J. McArthur was a poet and businessman. He founded the McArthur Music Co., which ran out of Seattle, Washington. By 1912, David was an established poet, and copyrighted his original poem entitled "Their Last Song" which was about the sinking of the Titanic.
Extent
1 folder (0.1 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Contains a letter written to Charlie Redd in 1913.
Other Finding Aids note
More detailed finding aid available in repository upon request.
Appraisal note
Utah and the American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history (19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy 5.VII, August 2007).
Processing Information note
Processed; Elizabeth Ballif, student processor, and John Murphy, curator; 2009.
Subject
- Titanic (Steamship) -- Poetry (Organization)
- Redd, Charlie, 1889-1975 (Person)
Genre / Form
Topical
- Title
- Register of David J. McArthur letter to Charlie Redd
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Elizabeth Ballif, student processor, and John Murphy, curator
- Date
- 24 August 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