Dearden, James W., 1940-
Biography
James W. Dearden (1940- ) is a filmmaker and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
James W. Dearden was born in May 1940 to Herman and Lois Dearden in Henefer, Utah. James served in the Auckland, New Zealand mission from December 1960 to December 1962. James married Jolene, and they currently live in Taylorsville, Utah. He is a film director, producer, and editor.
Citation:
UPB files, Aug. 31, 2016 (born May 1940; parents are Herman and Lois Dearden of Henefer; served in the Auckland, New Zealand mission from Dec. 1960 to Dec. 1962; currently lives in Taylorsville, Utah)Deseret News, Aug. 31, 2016 (married Jolene)
Mormon Literature & Creative Arts, via WWW, February 12, 2020 (Film producer, editor, and director).
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
James W. Dearden letters
Contains letters between Dearden and his parents, Herman and Lois Dearden, during his service as a Mormon missionary in New Zealand. Dated approximately 1960-1962.
James W. Dearden papers
Materials related to the career of Mormon filmaker James Dearden. The materials include personal photographs and papers as well as papers pertaining to research and funding for the film "Andrew J. Russell, a social historian." Approximately 1960-2004.
James W. Dearden papers on personal and work life, approximately 1991-2005
Materials include correspondence and other papers from Dearden's time working for the LDS Motion Picture Studio.
James W. Dearden photographs, approximately 1960-2005
Materials include copies of Civil War era photographs by Andrew J. Russell as well as personal slides from James W. Dearden.
James W. Dearden research for Andrew J. Russell film, approximately 1982-2004
Includes photocopies and research on Andrew J. Russell's life and career as well as correspondence showing the process of obtaining funding for production of the film "Andrew J. Russell, a social historian."
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- Latter Day Saint missionaries -- New Zealand -- Auckland -- Correspondence 1
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