A historical and linguistic study of the nineteenth century Mormon attempts to reform English orthography
Scope and Contents
Typewritten student paper prepared for the Brigham Young University Honors Program. Contains a study of the Deseret Alphabet, its origin, problems, use and failure in Utah society during 1850-1877.
Dates
- 1975
Creator
- Beesley, Kenneth Reid (Person)
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 A historical and linguistic study of the nineteenth century Mormon attempts to reform English orthography must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Kenneth Reid Beesley went to Brigham Young University and was in the honors program.
Extent
1 folder (0.08 linear ft.) : 45 p.
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Left in original order
Custodial History
Donated by Kenneth Reid Beesley in 1976
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Kenneth Reid Beesley; 1976.
Appraisal
LDS scholarship and historiography (20th century Western & Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.III, 2007).
- Title
- Register of A historical and linguistic study of the nineteenth century Mormon attempts to reform English orthography
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Elisa Visick
- Date
- 2010 June 4
- 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