Wilfried Decoo research materials
Scope and Contents note
Materials collected in Connection with Study on LDS Themes in French Literature, and copies of books and courses on LDS themes from old Dutch and Flemish Sources. Includes plays, bibliographies, pamphlets, periodicals, and excerpts of books, 1856-1987.
Dates
- 1856-1987
Creator
- Decoo, Wilfried, 1946- (Person)
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 the Wilfried Decoo research materials must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Wilfried Decoo (1946- ) worked with the French and Italian department at BYU.
Wilfried Decoo was born in 1946 on the Flemish side of Belgium, in Antwerp. He obtained his B.A. from the Antwerp Jesuit University and then his M.A. from Ghent University in Romance languages. He taught both French and history for the Belgian Cooperation in Central Africa. He then taught at Brigham Young University as he obtained his Ph.D in comparative literature. In 1974 he began teaching as a professor of applied linguistics and language education at the University of Antwerp. In 1999 he began working with the French and Italian department at BYU, but still has an affiliation with Antwerp. He is a convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and married a woman from Antwerp. They have one daughter and live in their two homes, one in Provo and one in Antwerp.
Extent
1 carton (1 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Dutch and Flemish research materials belonging to Wilfried Decoo, 1856-1987.
Custodial History note
Donated by Wilfried Decoo in 1991.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Donated; Wilfried Decoo; 1991.
Appraisal note
LDS cultural, social, and religious history (Collection development policy for 19th-20th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts, August 2007.)
Processing Information note
Processed; H. Christine Swindler; 6 July 2007.
- Articles
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- France--History--19th century
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- France--History--20th century
- Latter Day Saints in literature
- Letters
- Material Types
- Pamphlets
- Publications
- Title
- Register of Wilfried Decoo research materials, 1856-1987
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Karen Glenn and H. Christine Swindler, student processors, and John Murphy, curator.
- 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
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States