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Dennis L. Lythgoe papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0800

Scope and Contents

The Dennis L. Lythgoe papers (1852-2008) consist of correspondence, column manuscripts, personal materials, and newspaper clippings of the columnist and professor of history.

Dates

  • 1852-2008

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 diary from box 3 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.

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

Dennis L. Lythgoe (b. 1939) was a columnist for the Deseret News from 1977 to 2008 and a professor of history at Bridgewater State College. He also wrote several books, including Let ‘em Holler: A Political Biography of J. Bracken Lee, You’re a Mormon Now!: A Handbook for New Latter-Day Saints, The Sensitive Leader, and A Marriage of Equals.

Extent

6.25 Linear Feet (14 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Dennis L. Lythgoe papers (1977-2008) consist of correspondence, column manuscripts, personal materials, and newspaper clippings of the columnist and professor of history.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Dennis L. Lythgoe from 1984-2001.

Separated Materials

See also the Dennis L. Lythgoe photograph collection (P0864) in the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.

Processing Information

Title
Inventory of the Dennis L. Lythgoe papers
Author
Finding aid prepared by Aaron Curtis.
Date
2011 (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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