Research Material, Church as Historian

File — Box: 2, Folder: 9

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The Leonard H. Kirkpatrick papers (1852-1950) focus on materials for a dissertation that Kirkpatrick was writing for the Graduate Library School of the University of Chicago. The materials focus on the early libraries in the state of Utah and the involvement of the LDS Church in establishing libraries in the Utah Territory. There are also miscallaneous articles and lectures that Kirkpatrick wrote, including one on BYU President Ernest Wilkinson who supposedly "prayed" the BYU football team to victory.

Dates

1852-1950

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.