Archibald R. Anderson papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 1735

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Archibald R. Anderson papers (1932-1975) contain a copy of a 1932 memoir and a biography written by his son, Archibald J. Anderson. The collection offers two points of view on the life of Archibald R. Anderson. The first point of view is his own. His memoir up to 1902 is contained in a paper written by daughter, Helena Anderson Brinton. The second is a more complete view of his life written by son Archibald J. Anderson.

Dates

1932-1975

Creator

Anderson, Archibald Robert, 1868-1948 (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.

Biographical Note

Archibald R. Anderson was born 23 February 1868 in Fairview, Sanpete county, Utah. He was the eldest son in a family of eleven. He was very active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), becoming an Elder in the High Priesthood at 22. In 1895 he was called on a mission to Scotland and served there for two years. He became good friends with David O. McKay and recounts a story of teaching McKay how to sing. Returning home, he joined the family business of woolgrowing. In 1902, he married Ida R. Bushman in the Manti Temple. They raised a family of five children, although only three of the children made it to maturity. One daughter died in infancy and another, a twin, died at age ten. In 1913 Archibald helped established the Fairview State Bank as a junior investor and partner. He served as the vice president of the bank for 35 years until 1948. He remained very active in his faith, serving twenty-one years in various positions for the North Sanpete Stake High Council. He died in 1948 from cancer of the liver and was buried in Fairview.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 Box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Archibald R. Anderson papers (1932-1975) contain a copy of a 1932 memoir and a biography written by his son, Archibald J. Anderson. Archibald Anderson spent most of his life in Fairview, Sanpete County, Utah, where he was active in the family wool business. He helped establish the Fairview State Bank and served as vice-president of the bank for 35 years. He was a missionary for the LDS Church in Scotland from 1895 to 1897.