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Marjorie Alston Whiteley autograph album

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0586

Scope and Contents

The Marjorie Alston Whiteley autograph album (circa 1884-1890) contains signatures of friends, probably collected while Whiteley (1861-1954) was a student at the University of Deseret (University of Utah). Some of the autographs are simply signatures and the date, others are quotes from the classics or poems. Signatures include some prominent figures such as Brigham Young, John R. Park, Joseph Kingsbury, John M. Whitaker, and George M. Ottinger. Not all names are completely legible.

Dates

  • 1884s-1890s

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.

The original item has been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the item if being used. Photocopies are available in the collection for research use.

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

Marjorie Alston Whiteley (1861-1954) attended the University of Deseret (University of Utah) during the 1880s. Further biographical information could not be found.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 Folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Marjorie Alston Whiteley autograph album (circa 1884-1890) contains signatures of friends, probably collected while Whiteley (1861-1954) was a student at the University of Deseret (University of Utah).

Processing Information

Processed by Roy Webb in 1991.
Title
Inventory of the Marjorie Alston Whiteley autograph album
Author
Finding aid created by Roy Webb.
Date
1991 (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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