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Twila Porter Rockwell family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7702

Scope and Contents

Contains the papers of Twila Porter Rockwell. It includes the diaries of her sisters Anna Porter Seaman and Norene Porter. The collection also includes historic photos of Orderville and the Porter, Carroll, and Heaton families; collections of Elbert Porter’s sculptures; and also includes artwork by Twila Porter Rockwell.

Dates

  • 1896-1993

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Twila Porter Rockwell family papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical history

Twila Porter Rockwell (1921- ) is a self-taught artist from Utah.

Twila Porter Rockwell was born on September 27, 1921, to Francis Alvin and Martha Heaton Porter. She married Lenard Porter April 17, 1947. She is the mother of seven children. Lenard passed away May 14, 2006. Twila Rockwell is a self-taught artist and has sold artwork for many years. She currently resides in Nephi, Utah.

Extent

2 cartons (2 linear ft.)

1 oversize folder (0.1 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Collection arranged by subject beginning with Anna Porter Seaman diaries, Norene Porter diaries, then other materials.

Custodial History

Donated by Twila Porter Rockwell in 2010.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Twila Porter Rockwell; 2010.

Appraisal

Utah and the American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history. (20th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy 5.I, August 2007.)

Processing Information

Processed; Peter Hoyt, student manuscript processor, and John Murphy, curator; 2011.

Title
Register for the Twila Porter Rockwell family papers
Status
Completed
Author
Peter Hoyt, student manuscript processor, and John Murphy, curator; 2011.
Date
2010 January 11
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

Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States