Louis Oscar Brandley family histories
Scope and Contents note
The Louis Oscar Brandley family histories consist of the autobiography of Louis Brandley tracing back from his childhood to his courtship and marriage. Also included is a written piece entitled, "The Family Life of a Polygamist," a typed history of the life of Johann Theodore Brandley, Margaret Keeler Brandley, and Eliza Zaugg Brandley. Also contained are two poems written by Margaret Keeler Brandley, the mother of Louis Brandley.
Dates
- 1978
Creator
- Brandley, Louis Orson, 1889-1984 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access note
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use note
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the Louis Oscar Brandley family histories must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Louis Oscar Brandley was born in 1889. He was born in Utah but mainly lived his life in Canada. He married Edda Anderson on 28 May 1919. He was raised in a Mormon Colony in Canada and describes his experiences there. He passed away in 1984.
Extent
1 folder (0.1 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Louis Oscar Brandley family histories contain an autobiography of Louis Brandley as well as typed histories of the life of his father, Johann Theodore Brandley; his mother, Margaret Keeler Brandley; and Eliza Zaugg Brandley. Also contained are two poems written by his mother.
Custodial History note
Donated by Louis Oscar Brandley in 1989.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Donated; Louis Oscar Brandley; 1989.
Appraisal note
20th Century Western and Mormon Americana because the collection provides information regarding Mormon family life in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Processing Information note
Processed; Katie Connors, student processor; John Murphy, curator; 2008.
- Title
- Register of Louis Oscar Brandley family histories
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Katie Connors, student processor; John Murphy, curator; 2008
- Date
- 4 September 2008
- 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