Thomas J. and Lydia H. Yates papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 1287

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Thomas J. and Lydia H. Yates papers (1888-1985) contain materials relating to the Yates family, primarily to Thomas J. Yates. Included are a photocopy of an autobiography, a typescript biography, a bound autograph album signed by fellow prisoners while Thomas Yates served a sentence for polygamy in the Utah Territorial Penetentiary, 1890, and a manuscript by Thomas Yates on Indians and Mormonism. Also includes family correspondence (1890-1985).

Dates

1888-1985

Creator

Yates, Thomas Jarvis, 1870-1958 (Person)

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.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Thomas J. and Lydia H. Yates papers (1888-1985) contain correspondence, biographies, and a penitentiary autograph book. Thomas Yates was an engineer and active in the Mormon Church.