George W. Tripp research collection
Scope and Contents note
George W. Tripp’s Research Bulletin contains the following: 1) Pioneer histories of Tooele settlers. 2) Brigham Young University General Catalogs (1992-1993 and 1993-1994). 3) A biography, with pictures and correspondence, of Wilford J. Winch (1884-1968). 4) Eight volumes of Early Tooele: A Documented Chronology, covering the years 1849-1890. Index and research notes. 5) A biography, with researched related articles and correspondence, of John Rowberry (1823-1884). The biographies in this collection are packed with entertaining stories. For example, John Rowberry was a judge in Tooele, Utah. A man who had committed a minor infraction of the law was sentenced to cut and deliver wood for a widow. The man fell in love with the widow and married her, with Judge Rowberry officiating (he was both bishop and judge at the time).
Dates
- 1823-1994
Creator
- Tripp, George W. (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 George W. Tripp research collection must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
George W. Tripp collected research on early pioneers of Tooele, Utah.
Extent
1 box (0.5 linear ft.)
1 carton (1 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Collection of George W. Trip's research materials on the pioneers of Tooele, Utah, 1823-1994.
Custodial History note
Donated by George W. Tripp in 1995.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Donated; George W. Tripp; 1995.
Appraisal note
LDS scholarship (Collection development policy of 19th-20th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts, August 2007).
Processing Information note
Processed; H. Christine Swindler; 18 July 2007.
- Title
- Register of George W. Tripp research collection
- 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