J. M. Upton papers
Scope and Contents
Primarily correspondence reflecting his work as a lawyer. Includes a letterpress book containing copies of outgoing correspondence, 1898-1907, written mostly in Marshfield; letters received in Roseburg, 1914; and a few other items, some of which relate to his father, J. H. Upton. Correspondence focuses on land and law.
Dates
- Creation: 1898-1914
Creator
- Upton, J. M. (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 J.M. Upton papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical note
Lawyer in Marshfield and Roseburg, Oregon; employed in Roseburg at the United States Land Office.
Extent
2 folders (0.20 linear ft.)
Custodial History
Gift of Brent Ashworth ca. 1990s. Purchased at an auction in New York City in 1996. Part of the Bette B. Ashowrth memorial collection.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Brent F. Ashworth; 2000.
Appraisal
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
Subject
- Upton, J. H. (Jonas H.), 1832-1916? (Person)
Genre / Form
Geographic
Topical
- Title
- Register of J. M. Upton papers
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Benjamin Sipes
- Date
- 2011 February 16
- 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