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Nicholas Groesbeck Morgan papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1500

Scope and Contents

The Nicholas Groesbeck Morgan papers consist of archaeological and historical materials pertaining to Utah and United States. The bulk of this collection is devoted to notable Utah/LDS personalities and figures as well as buildings, places, etc. that are held in historical reverence concerning pioneering and the Salt Lake area. The scope of the collection is broad but also focuses on specific individuals such as; Wilford Woodruff, Erastus Snow, David O. McKay, Karl G. Maeser, Thomas L. Kane, and Daniel Jackling.

Dates

  • 1885-1997

Creator

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

Nicholas Groesbeck Morgan was a Utah historian and author.

Extent

37.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Nicholas Groesbeck Morgan papers (1885-1997) consist of archaeological and historical materials pertaining to Utah and United States. The bulk of this collection is devoted to notable Utah/Mormon personalities and figures as well as buildings, places, etc. that are held in historical reverence concerning pioneering and the Salt Lake area.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Marjorie Morgan Wagstaff in 2009.

Separated Materials

Photographs were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collection (P0635).

Processing Information

Processed by Elizabeth Rogers in 2006 and 2009.
Title
Inventory of the Nicholas Groesbeck Morgan papers
Author
Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Rogers.
Date
2006 (last modified: 2019)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
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