Edward Carl Peterson correspondence
Scope and Contents
Photocopies of handwritten and typewritten correspondence, mostly between Peterson and his family. He tells about his experiences in training and in France, including combat. His family writes about their activities and their concern for his safety. Peterson was wounded in combat and later killed on 11 November 1918, the last day of the war. Includes letters sent to Peterson's family following the war.
Dates
- 1917-1923
Creator
- Peterson, Edward Carl, 1891-1918 (Person)
Language of Materials
Materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is closed to research except by permission of Katy Kirkpatrick until the year 2005. Microfilm copy is open without restriciton after January 1, 2005. Access to original materials with permission from the supervisor of reference services.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Edward Carl Peterson correspondence must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Peterson was a resident of Scipio, Utah, who served in the United States Army in France during World War I.
Extent
2 folders
72 items : Also on microfilm.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Katy Kirkpatrick; 2000.
Appraisal
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
- Title
- Register of Edward Carl Peterson correspondence
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Andrea Wyss
- Date
- 2011 February 18
- 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
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States