Russell, Samuel, 1878-1954
Dates
- Existence: 1878 - 1954
Biography
Samuel Russell (1878-1954) was a lawyer, legislative assistant, and amateur historian.
Samuel Russell was born April 14, 1878 in Utah to Samuel Russell and Henrietta Pratt Russell. He graduated from the College of Law at the University of Virginia in 1904. He, Preston Nibley, and Joel Nibley founded the Timpanogos Club, an intellectual club meant to emulate the Royal Society of London, on February 14, 1913. He worked as a lawyer in Utah until 1917, when he left Utah with U.S. Senator William King to serve as his assistant and legal counsel. Samuel continued to work in Washington, D.C. until about 1940 as an attorney and tax expert. He died August 4, 1954, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Citation:
FamilySearch, via WWW, January 22, 2024 (Samuel Russell; born April 14, 1878 in Utah to Samuel Russell and Henrietta Pratt Russell; graduated from the College of Law at the University of Virginia in 1904; he, Preston Nibley, and Joel Nibley founded the Timpanogos Club, an intellectual club meant to emulate the Royal Society of London, on February 14, 1913; worked as a lawyer in Utah; left Utah with U.S. Senator William King to serve as his assistant and legal counsel in 1917; continued to work in Washington, D.C. until about 1940 as an attorney and tax expert; died August 4, 1954 in Salt Lake City, Utah).Found in 146 Collections and/or Records:
Samuel Russell, Jr. Senate, government, and business materials, 1898-1952
Contains correspondence of Samuel Russell, Jr., regarding other senate and government work and business matters, dated 1898 to 1952.
Samuel Russell, Jr. writings, dates of production not identified
Contains various drafts of writings of Samuel Russell to newspapers. No dates identified.
Samuel Russell, Sr. and Samuel Russell, Jr. assorted family items, between 1840 and 1962
Contains assorted compositions and other items of Samuel Russell and family, and others, dated between 1840 and 1962.
Samuel Russell, Sr. and Samuel Russell, Jr. family and personal letters, 1822-1837
Samuel Russell, Sr. and Samuel Russell, Jr. family histories, diaries, and other materials, 1869-1954
Contains Russell family histories and biographies, diaries, speeches, blessings, daybooks, and other family items. Dated 1869 to 1954.
Samuel Russell, Sr. and Samuel Russell, Jr. memorabilia, between 1835 and 1954
Contains personal memorabilia of Samuel Russell, Jr. and Sr., and Isaac Russell, Jr., such as school items, important life date notes, Church items such as temple dedication passes, copies of articles, club items, passports, childhood items, etc. Materials mainly undated (one item dated 1893), but would have been created between 1835 and 1954 (when Samuel Sr. was born, and when Samuel Jr. died).
Samuel Russell, Sr. diary and life sketch, 1882 October 6 - 1890 March 11
Contains an original typed copy of the Samuel Russell [Sr.] diary, and Sketch of the Life of Samuel Russell. Photocopy in folder #1 above. Materials dated October 1882 – March 1890.
Samuel Russell, Sr. family personal letters, 1852-1917
Contains letters of Samuel Russell, Sr. to and from members of his family (wives, sisters), government and Church leaders (including Wilford Woodruff, Lorenzo Snow, B.H. Roberts, Reed Smoot, etc.), and others; as well as notes from General Conference, etc. Materials dated 1852 to 1917.
Senate session records and bills, approximately 1925
Contains a typed copy of the Senate session on the Mayfield case [Election Case of George E.B. Peddy v. Earle B. Mayfield of Texas (1925)], and other bills and miscellaneous items 15 items, approximately 1925 and undated.
Senator William H. King correspondence, 1917 July 10-1920 August 28
Contains correspondence of Senator King. 10 items, dated July 10, 1917 to August 28, 1920.
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