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Frank Homer Roberts and Mary Knowlton Coray diaries

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2298

Scope and Contents

The diaries include information about his daily life as a sheep herder. Also mentioned are trips to Mexico and other states in the West. One diary of his mother, Mary Knowlton Coray, is included that tells of her converstion story and her time working in a store.

Dates

  • 1909-1944

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

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

Biographical History

Frank Homer Roberts was a sheep herder in the early 1900s in Utah.

Extent

2 boxes (1 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Jennie N. Weeks and Mary Rigby; 1978 September 18.

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Title
Register of Frank Homer Roberts and Mary Knowlton Coray diaries
Status
Completed
Author
Garrett Schroath
Date
2011 March 8
Description rules
Appm
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