Biographical Sketch

File — Box: 8, Folder: 8

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The Lavina Fielding Anderson papers (1842-2019) consist of an autobiography, scrapbooks, correspondence, journals, a diary, L.D.S. church materials, bibliographies, meeting minutes, addresses, articles, book reviews, conference papers, manuscripts, and newspaper clippings. Forming an important part of the holdings are materials pertaining to Mormon professional organizations, publications, and conferences. These include those of the Association for Mormon Letters, the Mormon History Association, Signature Books, Ensign, Dialogue, Journal of Mormon History, and Sunstone. The history and activities of Mormon women also represent a significant segment of the papers. Invaluable information concerning the trials and tribulations of the Mormon intellectual community during the late twentieth century can be found in Anderson's journal and diary.

Dates

1842-2019

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.