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Young Mens' and Young Ladies' Joint Stock Library Association of Pleasant Grove Records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6756

Scope and Contents note

Collection consists of a single certificate of stock, two sheets of loose leaf notes, and two record books, the first of which contains the organization's constitution and by-laws as well as meeting minutes and records, and the second of which contains receipts of stock certificates. The records span from 1878 to 1887.

Dates

  • 1878-1887

Creator

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 Young Men's and Young Ladies' Joint Stock Library Association of Pleasant Grove records must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Organizational History

The Young Men's and Young Ladies Joint Stock Library Association of Pleasant Grove was established in 1897 in attempts to raise funds for a circulating library in their city.

Extent

3 folders (0.3 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection consists of a single certificate of stock, two sheets of loose leaf notes, and two record books. The records span from 1878- 1887.

Other Finding Aids note

More detailed finding aid available in the repository.

Custodial History note

Purchased from Benchmark Books in Salt Lake City, Utah 2009.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Purchased; Benchmark Books; Feb. 25, 2009

Appraisal note

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Processing Information note

Processed by Alicia Lynn Harris, student manuscript processor, and John M. Murphy, curator, 2009.

Title
Register of Young Men's and Young Ladies' Joint Stock Library Association of Pleasant Grove records
Status
Completed
Author
Alicia Lynn Harris, student manuscript processor and John M. Murphy, curator
Date
July 2009
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