B. F. Larsen family papers
Scope and Contents note
The B. F. Larsen family papers contain the following: 1) Book, “Old Fart Days” by Sorena E. W. Larsen about the first settlers of Monroe. In a six ring binder, 4 by 6.5 inches. 2) Sorena E. W. Larsen’s theology class notebook. Three ring binder, 7 by 10 inches. 3) Loose sheets with handwritten poems (one poem is on A. Washburn Stationery). 4) Correspondence. 5) Memories written on loose sheets. 6) News clippings 7) Handwritten history of the Young Ladies Mutual Improvement Association of Monroe, Utah. Materials dated 1892 to 1939.
Dates
- 1892-1939
Creator
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 B.F. Larsen family papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
B. F. Larsen was was a professor of art at Brigham Young University.
B. F. Larsen was a BYU professor of art, who spent some time in Paris, France. He was born to Bent Rolfsen Larsen and Lorena Eugenia Washburn Larsen on May 10, 1882 in Monroe, Sevier County, Utah. He married Martha Geneva Day on September 25, 1907 in Manti, Sanpete County, Utah. He passed away on January 7, 1970 in Orem, Utah County, Utah.
Extent
7 folders (0.7 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The correspondence, books, news clippings and history of B.F. Larsen's family, 1892-1939.
Custodial History note
Donated by Gary J. Bergera in 1989.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Donated; Gary J. Bergera; 1989.
Appraisal note
LDS cultural, social, and religious history (Collection development policy of 19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts, August 2007).
Processing Information note
Processed; H. Christine Swindler; 19 July 2007.
- Title
- Register of B. F. Larsen family papers
- 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