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R. Phil Shumway autobiography

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 3104

Scope and Contents

Recalls his early life in Taylor, Arizona; service in the U.S. Army Air Corps, 1942-1945, in Guadalcanal and elsewhere, including descriptions of ocean landing near New Hebrides in April 1944 and experiences prior to his rescue nine days later; education and professional activities; family life; community service, including on the Alpine School Board; and church service, especially in Orem, Utah. Includes details of his release as stake president in meetings presided over by Elder Theodore M. Burton in October 1977.

Dates

  • 1981

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 use material from this collection must be obtained from Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.

Biographical note

R. Phil Shumway (1921-2008) was a professor of animal science at Brigham Young University. He also served as a bishop and stake president in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in Orem, Utah.

Extent

1 volume (152 leaves)(photocopy of a typescript)(0.16 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Donated by author in 2001.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Author; 2001.

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 R. Phil Shumway autobiography
Status
In Progress
Author
Benjamin Sipes
Date
2011 February 17
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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