Oral history interview with Irving W. Poulsen
Scope and Contents note
The Oral history interview with Irving W. Poulsen contains the thirty-six page transcript of the interview conducted by Zane C. Calderwood with Poulsen. Irving W. Poulsen describes his family, early home life, relations with the Indians, his exeprience in World War I all in relation to being a Mormon. The oral history is thirty-six pages long. Zane M. Calderwood's purpose of interviewing is to pass on Irving Poulsen's personal views on the religous philosiphies that brought his ancestors to America and to the west.
Dates
- 1981
Creator
- Calderwood, Zane C. (Person)
- Poulsen, Irving Washington, 1894-1984 (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 Oral history interview with Irving W. Poulsen must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Irving Washington Poulsen was born on November 11, 1894 in Providence, Utah. He served in WWI and was married on November 24, 1927 to Vivian Lousia Peacock. He died on January 13, 1984 in Idaho.
Extent
1 folder (0.01 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Oral history interview with Irving W. Poulsen contains the thirty-six page transcript of the interview conducted by Zane C. Calderwood with Poulsen. Irving W. Poulsen relates his life experiences in World War I, his early family life, and his feelings on being a Mormon.
Custodial History note
Donated by Zane M. Calderwood in 1992.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Donated; Zane M. Calderwood; 1992.
Appraisal note
Utah and American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history (20th Century Western & Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.VII, 2007) because it relates Mormon history in the west.
Processing Information note
Processed; Katie Connors; July 2008.
- Title
- Register of Oral history interview with Irving W. Poulsen
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Katie Connors, student processor; John Murphy, curator; July 2008
- Date
- 31 July 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