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Platte De Alton Lyman papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0065

Scope and Contents

The Platte De Alton Lyman papers (1898-1901) consist of a diary [typescript] by Lyman and a biography of Lyman by his son, Albert R. Lyman. The diary covers only the period and experiences from 1898, when he was called to preside over the European Mission, until 1901. The biography covers the time from Lyman's birth to his death from cancer in 1901.

Dates

  • 1898-1901

Creator

Language of Materials

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.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical Sketch

Platte De Alton Lyman was born to Amasa Lyman and Eliza Partridge Lyman in 1848 along the Platte River. He married Adelia Robison on 18 April 1867 and left for a mission to Great Britain that same year. He married a plural wife, Annie Maude Clark around 1879. He served as president of the European Mission and president of the San Juan Stake. Platte Lyman died in 1901.

Extent

1 Box (0.25 linear feet)

Abstract

The Platte De Alton Lyman papers (1898-1901) consist of a diary [typescript] by Lyman and a biography of Lyman by his son, Albert R. Lyman. Platte Lyman was a cattle and horse rancher in southern Utah. He also served in various capacities in the LDS Church.

Processing Information

Processed by Linda Herrick in 1974.
Title
Inventory of the Platte De Alton Lyman papers, 1898-1901
Author
Finding aid prepared by Linda Herrick
Date
© 1974 (last modified: 2019)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid encoded in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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