Edward H. Snow papers
Scope and Contents
Papers contains an autograph book, certificates, letters, and a personal journal. A typescript of Snow's journal documenting his activities as he served in the eastern states mission from 1889 to 1901.
Dates
- 1882-1985
Creator
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 Edward Hunter Snow papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Edward Hunter Snow (1865-1932) was the son of Mormon apostle Erastus Snow. He attended Brigham Young Academy and after the conclusion of his education he served a mission to the southern states starting in the year 1886. Thirteen years later, in 1899, Snow was assigned to the eastern states mission, where he served for a time as president. Snow dedicated his life to education, playing a large role in the founding of Southern Utah University. Politically, Snow served in the State Legislature for a brief period in 1898. During the last year of his life, Snow served as an appointed chairman and member of the Utah State Tax Commission in 1931. He also served as a stake president and was later called to be a temple president.
Extent
1 box (0.5 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Collection contains an autograph book, certificates, personal letters, and journals belonging to Edward Hunter Snow, 1882-1932. There is also a newspaper clipping pertaining to Snow's role in the founding of a college that is now Southern Utah University, published in 1985.
Custodial History
Maintained by Karl Snow until time of donation in November 2007.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Karl Snow; November 2007.
Appraisal
19th Century Mormon and Western Manuscripts.
Processing Information
Processed; Elisabeth Bogart; 2008.
- Title
- Register of Edward Hunter Snow papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Elisabeth Bogart
- Date
- 2008
- 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