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The sixteenth child

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 7748

Scope and Contents

Contains the manuscript of The sixteenth child, a book written by Phil T. O'Brien about his mother, Nell. The story illustrates the challenges and experiences she had during her life as the sixteenth child out of seventeen.

Dates

  • 2004

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

Biographical history

Phil T. O'Brien began working as a police officer in 1960 in Fullerton, California. In 1980, he opened a gym in Oregon. He later returned to police work. He has written two books.

Extent

1 folder (0.1 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Materials are left in original order.

Custodial History

Donated by Phil T. O'Brien in 2011.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Phil T. O'Brien; 2011.

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Tells of Mormon life for a child in the early 20th century.

Processing Information

Processed; Elizabeth Ballif, student manuscript processor, and John M. Murphy, curator; 2011.

Title
Register of The sixteenth child
Author
Elizabeth Ballif, student processor, and John Murphy, curator
Date
2011 June 6
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:
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Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States