Wilford Stoddard autobiography
Scope and Contents
Photocopies of typescript of original autobiography. Stoddard was born and raised in Milburne, Wyoming. He worked at various jobs in Wyoming and in Vernal and Delta, Utah. He describes the difficulties in obtaining steady employment early in the 20th century. Stoddard was married to Estella Dodd and Myrtle Hamblin at different times. He tells about raising his family and becoming active in the Mormon Church.
Dates
- Creation: 1977
Creator
- Stoddard, Wilford, 1898- (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 Wilford Stoddard autobiography must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical Sketch
Ranch hand, truck driver, construction worker, and Mormon bishop.
Extent
28 p. (0.09 linear ft.)
Custodial History
Donated by Ted Stoddard in 1977.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Ted Stoddard; 1977.
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).
Physical Description
Typewritten photocopy.
Genre / Form
Geographic
Topical
- Title
- Register of Wilford Stoddard autobiography
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Benjamin Sipes
- Date
- 2010 July 28
- 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