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Clifford T. G. Sorensen collection of Sorensen family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8943

Scope and Contents

Collection contains 4 CDs: 2 of journals and other manuscript materials relating to Franklin E. Sorensen, Dollie Copen Sorensen, and Jacob Sorensen, scanned by Clifford T.G. Sorensen; 1 of Clifford Copen Sorensen World War II Navy photographs; 1 CD of Catharina Alma Theresa Clara Seelmann photographs. Collection also contains World War II U.S. Navy uniforms belonging to Clifford Copen Sorensen, including 1 dress blue service uniform, 1 undress blue service uniform, and 1 tan Navy cap. Also contains 3 items crocheted by Dollie Copen Sorensen. Dated approximately 1918-1963.

Dates

  • approximately 1918-1963

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 Clifford T.G. Sorensen collection of Sorensen family papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or Special Collections Coordinating Committee.

Biographical History

Clifford T.G. Sorensen is a retired foreign service officer and studied law at the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University from 1977-1979.

Clifford Teunis Gerrit Sorensen was born on July 7, 1951. He graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1975, and studied law at the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University from 1977-1979, and has published various books relating, respectively, Roman and Anglo-Saxon law, Belgian income tax, women and law in ancient Germany, and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. He served in the Foreign Service and spent time in Europe, and then later lived in Utah and California.

Extent

1 oversize (3 linear ft.)

1 folder (0.1 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Donated by Clifford T.G. Sorensen in November of 2016.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Clifford T.G. Sorensen; November 2016.

Appraisal

LDS cultural, social, and religious history (20th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.V.i.)

Processing Information

Processed; Carol Allred, student manuscripts, and John Murphy, curator; 2017.

Title
Register of Clifford T. G. Sorensen collection of Sorensen family papers
Status
Completed
Author
John Murphy, curator; Carol Allred, student manuscripts processor
Date
2017 March 15
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