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Richards, Willard, 1804-1854

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1804 - 1854

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Memorial to congress for five thousand dollars for the university

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233292942]
Identifier: Vault MSS 734
Scope and Contents

Handwritten petition to the United States Congress. The item was "adopted in a joint session Jan. 17, 1854." The Utah Legislature asks for funds to support the University of Deseret. The item was signed by Willard Richards and Jedediah M. Grant.

Dates: 1854

A resolution creating the office of superintendent of common schools

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230321991]
Identifier: MSS SC 2369
Scope and Contents

Handwritten legislative resolution passed by the Utah territorial legislature on 4 Oct. 1851. The item was signed by Brigham Young (1801-1877), "Governor;" Willard Richards (1804-1854), "President of the Council;" and William W. Phelps (1792-1872), "Speaker of the House of Rep." The measure establishes the office of school superintendent in the schools of the Utah territory.

Dates: 1851

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