Sir Richard Francis and Lady Isabel Burton papers
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, a portrait of Burton, and an autograph book. The items are both to and from Richard Burton and his wife, Isabel Arundel Burton. The materials deal largely with personal matters including Richard Burton's visit of the Mormons in Utah.
Dates
- 1855-1890
Creator
- Burton, Isabel, Lady, 1831-1896 (creator, Person)
- Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890 (creator, Person)
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 Sir Richard Francis and Lady Isabel Burton papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Sir Richard Francis Burton was an English explorer, author, and linguist.
Extent
15 folders (0.1 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Appraisal
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
- Title
- Register of Sir Richard Francis and Lady Isabel Burton papers
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Rose Frank
- Date
- 2011 September 16
- 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