Lucius Marsden Durham papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 1587

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Durham was born in Iron County, Utah in 1919. He received his B.A. in English at the University of Utah in 1940 and went on to Harvard for his doctorate. From 1941-1943 he served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Pennsylvania. Folder 1 contains two record books he used to record information such as expenses, missionary companions, number of discussions taught, and hours spent tracting. After his mission, Durham was commissioned as regimental chaplain in the United States Army, serving in the 382nd Infantry Battalion of the 96th Division from 1943-1945. Folders 2-4 contain letters from Durham to Louis Zucker and Emily Jennings regarding his chaplain position and duties throughout the war. Folder 5 contains correspondence (1960 and 1971) concerning the provenance of the letters to Jennings. In 1945 Durham received the Purple Heart for service in the battle of Okinawa. He died in Hawaii later that year. The collection also contains two of his stories entitled "Sleeping Beauty" and "Thus Saith the Lord," as well as miscellaneous notes and Durham's biography. These materials are located in folders 6-8.

Dates

1941-1971

Creator

Durham, Lucius Marsden (Person)

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.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Lucius Marsden Durham papers (1941-1971) contain correspondence, stories written by Durham, record books, Durham's biography, and miscellaneous notes. Durham served an LDS mission in 1941-1942. He also served as a chaplain in the U.S. Army from 1943 to1945. He was wounded in battle in 1945 and died in Hawaii in that year.