Andrew Love Neff papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0135

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Andrew Love Neff papers (1851-1940) consist mainly of Neff's research materials for his book History of Utah. He had originally intended to write three volumes, but his death in 1936 cut short his project. Only the first volume was published. The collection starts out with Neff's personal materials and correspondence, located in box 1. Boxes 2-4 contain the rough draft for his book, with the final typescript located in boxes 5-6. Boxes 7-10 contain research materials used in writing the book. They are divided into names and subjects. Boxes 11-12 contain materials about Utah and World War I.

Dates

1851-1940

Creator

Neff, Andrew Love, 1878-1936 (Person)

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

Andrew Love Neff was born at Crescent, Salt Lake County, Utah, on 17 February 1878. He graduated from Brigham Young University with a B.A. in 1902 and received his Ph.D. from the University of California in 1918. Between degrees, he married Lauretta Snow in 1906. He served as principal of three high schools, then from 1919-1936 he was a member of the faculty at the University of Utah. In 1935, he was appointed head of the Department of History and Political Science. Andrew Love Neff died in 1936. His wife had his book published in 1940.

Extent

6 Linear Feet (12 boxes)

Additional Description

Abstract

The Andrew Love Neff papers (1851-1940) consist mainly of materials related to Neff's book History of Utah. Neff (1878-1936) was head of the Department of History and Political Science at the University of Utah. Also present in the collection are personal materials, correspondence, and papers concerning Utah and World War I.