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Edward Hunter papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0358

Scope and Contents

The Edward Hunter papers (1818-1922) consist of correspondence, business papers, and genealogical materials concerning Edward Hunter (1793-1883) and his family.

Dates

  • 1818-1922

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

Edward Hunter was born on 22 June 1793 at Newton Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. He served for seven years in the cavalry and three years as Delaware County Commissioner. He moved to Chester County and married Ann Standley in 1830. He was baptized into the LDS Church in 1840 and moved to Nauvoo. Hunter served as bishop of several wards, supervised emigration to Salt Lake City, and was called to be presiding bishop in 1851. He organized the tithing system and a system to aid the poor. Edward Hunter died in 1855.

Extent

5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Edward Hunter papers (1818-1922) consist of correspondence, business papers, and genealogical materials concerning Edward Hunter (1793-1883) and his family. Hunter was the third presiding bishop in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Lyman Hunter in 1973 and 1974.

Separated Materials

Photographs were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections (P0027).

Processing Information

Processed by Jennifer Breaden in 1989.
Title
Inventory of the Edward Hunter papers
Author
Finding aid prepared by Jennifer Breaden.
Date
1989 (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

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