History of Orin Austin Seager, son of Orin Barber Seager and Mary Emeline Tyrrell
Scope and Contents
Compilation includes brief reminiscence by Orin A. Seager, 1952; history of his mother, Mary Emeline Tyrrell Smith; history of Orin A. Seager and his wife, Mary Robinson; and recollections written chiefly by the couple's children. Major themes include Seager family activities in Cardston, Alberta, 1897-1904; and in Tremonton, Utah, 1905-1944; and Orin's Latter-day Saint mission to the Northwestern States, including service in Washington, 1911-1912. Compilation includes excerpts from Orin's missionary diary and from his wife's oral history; and photographic images.
Dates
- 2000
- 2000
Creator
- Seager, Orin Austin, 1872-1965 (Person)
- Seager, Mary Robinson, 1874?-1962 (Person)
- Seager-Segalla, Kara, 1948- (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 History of Orin Austin Seager, son of Orin Barber Seager and Mary Emeline Tyrrell must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Granddaughter of Orin A. Seager.
Extent
1 v. : typescript ; 28 cm.
1 v. : typescript ; 28 cm.
Custodial History
In early 2000, donor sent to Brigham Young University Special Collections a photocopy of Orin A. Seager's class notes, recorded as a student at Brigham Young Academy. Special Collections, upon learning of his autobiographical account, requested a copy of the same, and received this compilation in June 2000.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Kara Seager-Segalla; 2000.
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).
- Title
- Register of History of Orin Austin Seager, son of Orin Barber Seager and Mary Emeline Tyrrell
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Geoff McLaughlin
- Date
- 2011 February 16
- 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