Lyman, Richard Roswell, 1870-1963
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1870 - 1963
Biography
Richard Roswell Lyman (1870-1963) was a civil engineer and ecclesiastical leader in Utah. He was an apostle in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1918 to 1943.
Citation:
Richard R. Lyman Collection, 1991: p.1 (Richard Roswell Lyman, b. Nov. 23, 1870 in Fillmore, Millard Co., Utah) p. 8 (d. Dec. 31, 1963)Wikipedia, Dec. 8, 2010 (Richard R. Lyman; Richard Roswell Lyman; d. in Salt Lake City, Utah; civil engineer, teacher; served as an apostle in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1918-1943)
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Richard Roswell Lyman letter
File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230322882]
Identifier: MSS SC 2597
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter dated 23 Feb. 1907 and addressed to "My dear Mrs. Latimer." The item relates to the work being done on an irrigation canal probably in Hinckley, Utah.
Dates:
1907 February 23
Richard Roswell Lyman papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1079
Abstract
Biographical materials, memorabilia, journals, and writings. These items include typescripts of published biographies of Richard R.'s grandfather, Amasa M. Lyman and his father, Francis M. Lyman by Albert R. Lyman. These materials describe the history of the Lyman family in New England, California, and Utah. Richard R. Lyman's journals (1919-1937) record his daily activities and also served as notebooks for ideas. He records his feelings about religion, his family, education, engineering,...
Dates:
1890-1963
Mutual Improvement Associations presentation of the contributors
Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233282778]
Identifier: Vault MSS 27
Scope and Contents
Printed and signed circulars. "Presentation of the Contributors and Improvement Eras made by the General Board of the Young Men's Mutual Improvement Association." The items were signed by George Albert Smith, Richard R. Lyman, and Melvin J. Ballard.
Dates:
1923
Report of semi-centennial celebration of the founding of Brigham Young University
Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233259446]
Identifier: UA 894
Scope and Contents
Record of events held as part of the semicentennial celebration, compiled by A. Rex Johnson and Melvin C. Miller. Includes transcripts of talks. Also includes a photograph showing people and parade floats in front of the Maeser Building. Speakers included George H. Brimhall, Willard Young, Adam S. Bennion, David J. Wilson, Herbert E. Bolton, Heber J. Grant, Franklin S. Harris, E. G. Peterson, John A. Widtsoe, Richard R. Lyman, and others. Includes a report on the dedication of the Heber...
Dates:
1925
Semi-centennial celebration of the Brigham Young University
File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233275095]
Identifier: UA SC 41
Scope and Contents
Includes addresses, prayers, dedication of the Heber J. Grant Library, brief histories of the University and Academy.
Dates:
date of production not identified
Reed Smoot papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 1187
Scope and Contents
Contains correspondence, journals, photographs, newspaper clippings, speeches, and memorabilia. Most of the materials relate to Smoot's career as a senator and his activities as a church leader. His senatorial materials document his work with the United Sates Tariff Commission, as well as his confirmation hearings. His correspondents include the president of the United States: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, Woodrow Wilson, Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge, and Herbert Hoover and...
Dates:
1827-1967
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
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Reed Smoot papers