Fountain Green Branch minutes
Scope and Contents
Collection consists of a forty-nine page minute book in which Robert L. Johnson recorded the proceedings of meetings called and carried out while Johnson was the bishop of a Fountain Green Branch. The minutes, which were kept in detail, were taken between 1865 and 1866. Also included in the collection is a photocopy of the minute book.
Dates
- Other: approximately 1865-1866
Creator
- Johnson, Robert L. (Robert Lewis), 1819-1901 (contributor, Person)
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Fountain Green Branch (creator, Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Condition restricted; permission to use item must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services. Patrons should use photocopy.
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 / Historical
The Fountain Green Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was established with the founding of the community of Fountain Green, Utah in 1859. In July 1877 the branch became the Fountain Green Ward. Robert L. Johnson (1819-1901) served as the first branch and ward bishop, from 1861 to 1884.
Extent
2 folders (0.04 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Minutes maintained by Charles Apfelbaum of New Jersey until time of purchase.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased; Charles Apfelbaum; 2009.
Appraisal
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.; minutes are important to understanding the daily tasks of a nineteenth century Latter-day Saint bishop.
Processing Information
Processed; Lissa Chandler; 2009.
Subject
Genre / Form
Topical
- Title
- Register of Fountain Green Branch minutes
- 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