Brunson family papers
Scope and Contents
Photocopies of correspondence, a diary, newspaper clippings, certificates, and miscellaneous items. The diary was kept between December 1941 and March 1942 and relates Brunson's feelings and observations at the beginning of the United States' involvement in World War II. The correspondence includes items by Peter's father, Lewis Brunson (1831-1888), and by Mormon Church leaders. The clippings relate to the activities of Brunson family members.
Dates
- Creation: 1870-1960
Creator
- Brunson, Lewis, 1831-1888 (Person)
- Brunson, Peter Lorenzo (Person)
Language of Materials
Materials are in English.
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 Brunson family papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Mormon farmer, stone carver, school trustee, and local politician. Brunson lived in Marion and Fillmore, Utah and served as bishop in Fillmore for the Mormon Church.
Extent
1 folder
Custodial History
Donated by Helen Mae Andrus in 1982.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Helen Mae Andrus; 1982.
Appraisal
Utah and the American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history (20th century Western and Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.VII, 2007).
Subject
- Branson family (Family)
- Title
- Register of Brunson family papers
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Elisa Visick
- Date
- 2010 September 20
- Description rules
- Appm
- 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