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Ambrotype of Alexander William Doniphan

 Item — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 7392

Scope and Contents note

Ambrotype of Alexander William Doniphan, Jr. taken around 1857.

Dates

  • approximately 1857

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 this collection must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Alexander William Doniphan was born in September of 1840 as the son of Gen. Alexander Doniphan, who was hired as a lawyer by Joseph Smith. He died at 17 years old in May of 1858.

Extent

1 folder (0.01 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Ambrotype of Alexander William Doniphan

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements note

Kept in cold storage; access requires 24 hours advance notice.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Donated; William J. Curtis; 2009.

Appraisal note

Photograph (Photograph Archives).

Processing Information note

Processed; Whitney Peterson; 2009.

Title
Ambrotype of Alexander William Doniphancirca 1857
Status
Completed
Author
Whitney Peterson
Date
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:
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