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John Whitmer Hoover papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSS 362

Scope and Contents

Letters, cash receipts, account books, deeds, certificates, memorabilia, indentures, and miscellaneous notes. The materials were created when Hoover and his family resided in Provo, Utah, when he operated the Excelsior Roller Mills in that city. The items relate to the operation of the mill and to family matters.

Dates

  • 1867-1920

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 John Whitmer Hoover papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical history

Utah miller and businessman.

Extent

1 box (5 linear inches)

Language of Materials

English

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Title
Register of John Whitmer Hoover papers
Status
Completed
Author
Lucy Brimhall
Date
2013 February 27
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