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Arvil Reid papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6794

Scope and Contents note

The Arvil Reid papers includes a scrapbook including a written life history with photographs and other ephemera. Loose ephemera also comprises the collection. The collection mostly pertains to World War II, engineering, and family issues. The collection dates from 1922-2007.

Dates

  • 1922-2007

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 Arvil Reid papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Arvil Reid was born 13 November 1922 to a coal mining family. He served in World War II in the 181st Engineer Aviation Batallion in the Pacific. He married Ida Lucile Boyd Reid on 4 November 1942. The motto of the Reid family is "Family Comes First."

Extent

2 boxes (1 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Arvil Reid papers includes a scrapbook including a written life history with photographs and other ephemera. Loose ephemera also comprises the collection. The collection mostly pertains to World War II, engineering, and family issues.

Custodial History note

Donated by Arvil Reid in 2009.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Donated; Arvil Reid; 2009.

Appraisal note

Utah and the American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history (20th and 21st Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 2009, II.B.5.VII).

Processing Information note

Processed; Katie Connors, student processor, and John Murphy, curator; 2009.

Title
Register of Arvil Reid papers
Status
Completed
Author
Katie Connors, student processor, and John Murphy, curator
Date
8 April 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

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