Provo storehouse monetary script

File — Folder: 1

Identifier: UA 637

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Scope and Contents

Engraved monetary script. This item was worth 10 cents, could only be spent at the Provo Storehouse (Bishop's Storehouse), and was not to be used as money elsewhere. This bill is engraved on both sides with a representation of the main building of the Brigham Young Academy on it. It also has an engraved signature of Wm. B. Preston (1830-1908), Presiding Bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, on it. Those individuals who worked for the Brigham Young Academy were often paid in such script.

Dates

1901

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 Provo storehouse monetary script must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Extent

1 folder (0.01 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Custodial History

Originally located with the Ruth Partridge Collection MSS 1544.

Appraisal

University history (University Archives collecting policy, February 2010).

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Register of Provo storehouse monetary script
Author: Rose Frank
Date: 2011 August 31
Description rules: Appm
Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin
Language of description note: Finding aid written in English in Latin script.