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 79 Collections and/or Records:
Letters and articles on LDS church history and pioneers, off-shoots, and polygamy, between 1878 and 1954
Contains various letters and papers written about the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its pioneer emigrants and immigrants. Includes information on the relationship of James Strang and Orson Hyde, as well as a copy of the Petition to the Governor of Utah to pardon various church leaders and other members being held in the Utah Penitentiary for polygamy. Materials undated, but probably written between 1878 and 1954 (when Samuel Russell was alive).
Letters and papers on railroads and the International Apple Trade Association, date of production not identified
Contains letters dealing with railroads, and a statement of the International Apple Trade Assoc. Materials undated.
Letters on the Stable Money League, after 1920
Contains letters on the Stable Money League, founded by Irving Fisher in 1920 and 1921. Materials undated, but from around that time.
Mary Ann Stoops letter, date of production not identified
Contains 1 letter from Mary Ann Stoops (to Samuel Russell, Jr.?), date unknown.
Alvaro Alma Pratt correspondence with Samuel Russell, Jr.
Incoming correspondence to Samuel Russell, Jr., 1902-1932.
Preston D. Richards letters to Samuel Russell, Jr., 1900 May 21-1901 January 11
Contains 2 letters from Preston D. Richards to Samuel Russell [Jr.], dated May 21, 1900 and January 11, 1901.
Donald B. Russell papers
Personal and professional correspondence, date books used as diaries, and newspapers and magazines kept by Russell. Also included are book manuscripts to be reviewed and copies of the vital papers of Russell's father, Samuel Russell, including certificates, deeds, and contracts.
Russell family blessing and letter, 1901 March 19
Contains a David Whitmer blessing written by George N. S.[?] for Samuel Russell [Jr.], and a letter from Joseph F. Smith discussing the blessing and discussion of the Printer's Manuscript of the Book of Mormon, and Parley P. Pratt, dated March 19, 1901.
Russell family correspondence with Charles S. Burton, 1899 January 18-1904 June 23
Contains 16 letters written between [Charles] S. Burton and members of the Russell family, including letters to Lucy P. Russell, Samuel [Jr.], Isaac [Jr.], and Francis J. Russell. Materials dated January 18, 1899 to June 23, 1904.
Russell family papers
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