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Donald B. Russell papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2038

Scope and Contents

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.

Dates

  • approximately 1930-1980

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Access only by permission of the board of curators at repository.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Donald B. Russell papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical history

Nationally known book reviewer.

Extent

4 cartons (4 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

The materials were donated by the creator through his daughter which were delivered after his death. Plans for this donation had been made before Russell died.

Appraisal

LDS scholarship and historiography (20th century Western & Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.III, 2007).

Title
Register of Donald B. Russell papers
Status
Completed
Author
Lucy Brimhall
Date
2013 February 28
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

Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States