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Herman B. Weisner recordings

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7617

Scope and Contents

Collection includes two audiocassettes containing interviews with Eve Ball and Harwood Hinton. The materials date August 16, 1980.

Dates

  • 1980 August 16

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 Herman B. Weisner recordings must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Herman B. Weisner (1922-2003) was a historian in New Mexico.

Weiner was a resident of Organ, New Mexico, for the majority of his life. He served his country in multiple ways. Not only was he a member of the US Coast Guard but he also served during World War II. Weisner was known for his book entitled The Politics of Justice: A.B. Fall and the Teapot Dome Scandal, A New Perspective. Herman B. Weisner died January 13, 2003 following a long illness.

Extent

2 sound cassettes : analog

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

The collection has been kept in its original order.

Custodial History

Donated by Jerry Wheddle in 1989.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Jerry Wheddle; 1989.

Appraisal

This collection provides insight into the works of the American author Herman B. Weisner. Utah and the American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history (20th century Western and Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.VII, 2007).

Processing Information

Processed; Kiren Dulai, student processor, and John Murphy, curator; 2010.

Title
Register of Herman B. Weisner recordings
Status
Completed
Author
Kiren Dulai and Rose Frank (18 April 2011)
Date
2010 June 29
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