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Robert Lang Campbell papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0376

Scope and Contents

The Robert L. Campbell papers (1840-1873) contain his diaries, correspondence, genealogy, and broadsides.

Dates

  • 1840-1873

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

Robert L Campbell (1825-1874) was an early Mormon educator, and one of the pioneers who crossed the Overland Trail in 1854. He was the Territorial Superintendant of Schools, and is widely held responsible for the birth of the school system in Utah.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Robert L. Campbell papers (1840-1873) contain his diaries, correspondence, genealogy, and broadsides. Robert L Campbell (1825-1874) was an early Mormon educator, and one of the pioneers who crossed the Overland Trail in 1854. He was the Territorial Superintendant of Schools, and is widely held responsible for the birth of the school system in Utah.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Fred Buchanan in 2006.

Related Materials

Additional material can be found in the Frederick Stewart Buchanan papers, ACCN 0379, box 109.

Processing Information

Processed by Elizabeth Rogers in 2006.
Title
Inventory of the Robert Lang Campbell papers
Author
Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Rogers.
Date
2006 (last modified: 2018)
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

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