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Robert Henry Marchant family papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSS 6605

Scope and Contents

Collection includes the first volume of the "Robert Henry Marchant Family History" compiled by Roselyn Marble Baird in 2008 for the Glen & Vera Marble Family Reunion. It is a history of the Marchant Family from 1881-2002 with photographs. Also included is a copy of a part of the "History of Alvin Winegar and Mary Judd Faithful Pioneer Ancestors" (pages 97-114).

Dates

  • approximately 1881-2002

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 the Robert Henry Marchant family papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Robert Henry Marchant (1881-1947) was a Mormon who worked as a laborer all of his life.

Robert Henry Marchant was born February 22, 1881, in Peoa, Summit County, Utah. When he was 18 years old he started working for a surveying company. In October 1900 he entered the L.D.S. College in missionary training to go to the Germany Mission. Upon returning he met and married Ivy Winegar (1883-1937) in the Salt Lake City Temple. He worked in various labor jobs throughout his life and held various positions in the LDS Church. After Ivy's death in 1937, Robert was remarried December 30, 1942, to Alfreda Annie "Effie" Johnson in the Salt Lake City Temple. He died March 12, 1947.

Extent

1 box (0.5 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Maintained in original order.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Kept in cold storage; access requires 24 hours advance notice.

Custodial History

The L. Tom Perry Special Collections received this collection from Roselyn Marble Baird.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Roselyn Marble Baird; 2008.

Appraisal

Photographs (Photograph Archives).

Processing Information

Processed; Lionel Thomas, student photograph processor; 2011.

Title
Register of the Robert Henry Marchant family papers
Status
Completed
Author
Lionel Thomas
Date
2011 March 4
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

Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States