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John L. Sorenson correspondence

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 2836

Scope and Contents

Typewritten and handwritten correspondence. The materials are to and from various archaeologists at numerous universities and colleges in the United States. Sorenson corresponds about issues relating to the Indians of South and Central America and the archaeolgy of those regions.

Dates

  • 1953-1975

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

Biographical note

John L. Sorenson (b. 1924) is a professor of anthropology and sociology in Utah.

Extent

2 folders (0.16 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Donated by John L. Sorenson in 1988.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; John L. Sorenson; 1988.

Appraisal

Utah and the American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history (20th century Western and Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.VII, 2007).

Title
Register of John L. Sorenson correspondence
Status
In Progress
Author
Benjamin Sipes
Date
2010 December 10
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