Joseph Byron Smith papers
Scope and Contents
Contains several documents relating to Joseph Byron Smith's family history and the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saint. Includes a letter to the editor written by Smith and its response, a couple of letters from Smith's father, Joseph Bailey Smith, regarding family history, and documents relating to the Joseph Smith, Sr. Family Reunion, such as invitations and information. Dated 1923-1975.
Dates
- 1923-1975
Creator
- Smith, Joseph Byron, 1906-1997 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Donor restricted until 2025. Contact the Supervisor of Reference Services for permission to access.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the Joseph Byron Smith papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical / Historical
Joseph Byron Smith (1906-1997) was a descendant of Joseph Smith, Sr. and a convert to the Mormon church.
Joseph Byron Smith was born on December 1, 1906 to Joseph Bailey and Effie Howell Smith. He grew up in Utah and married Emma Elvira Jones in 1925. They had three children. Originally a member of the Reorganized Latter-Day Saints church, he converted to the Mormon church after seventeen years. He was a representative of the Samuel H. Smith branch of the Joseph Smith, Sr. family. He died in on August 8, 1997.
Extent
1 folder (0.1 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Files left in their original order.
Custodial History
Donated by Joseph B. Smith in 1975.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Joseph B. Smith; 1975.
Appraisal
Utah and the American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history (20th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy 5.V, August 2007.)
Smith was a descendant of Joseph Smith, Sr. and these documents relate to LDS history.
Processing Information
Processed; Kelsey Samuelsen, student manuscript processor, and John M. Murphy, curator; 2012.
- Title
- Register of the Joseph Byron Smith papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Kelsey Samuelsen, student manuscripts processor
- Date
- 24 May 2012
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States