BYU Library - Special Collections

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Contains genealogical information on the Russell, Snively, and Pratt families, including certificates of ordination, notes, a book, obituaries, family reunion papers, and LDS temple work records. Materials undated.

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Contains Russell family business documents, including receipts, bankbooks, tithing slips, deeds and estate papers, cancelled checks, etc. Materials dated 1859 to 1945.

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Contains correspondence of Isaac Russell, Jr. and his family members, dated 1844 to 1918.

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Contains correspondence of Samuel Russell with Judge Samuel A. King, including an envelope. 6 items, dated January 18, 1904 to November 13, 1922.

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Contains letters of Samuel Russell, Jr., to and from family, friends, Church leaders, and others. Materials dated 1886 to 1953.

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Contains mainly correspondence between Samuel Russell, Jr. and his employer, Senator William H. King, including telegrams. Materials dated 1903 to 1930.

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Oil painting portrait of Samuel Russell. Plate on frame reads, "Samuel Russell: April 14, 1879- August 4, 1954." Author's name is illegible.

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Contains pamphlets on weights and measures, chemical engineering, agriculture, and other topics, including some written by Samuel Russell, Jr. Materials undated, but probably created between 1822 and 1954.

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Contains assorted compositions and other items of Samuel Russell and family, and others, dated between 1840 and 1962.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection consists of correspondence, journals, daybooks, newspaper clippings, a scrapbook, rough drafts of a few of Samuel Russell's papers and letters, a passport, genealogical information, memorabilia pamphlets, books, and an oil painting. The second part of the collection deals mainly with Samuel Russell, Jr. and his legal career with Senator William Henry King and with the King, Burton & Nibley law firm. This section includes correspondence and papers prepared and written by...