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.
Creator
- 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
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu