John B. Young papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 1738

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The John B. Young papers (1898-1901) contain Young's missionary journals (1898-1899, 1900-1901). Included in the collection are two photocopied certificates: one a patriarch's certificate of ordination and the other is a bishop's certificate. There is also a printed obituary.

Dates

1898-1901

Creator

Young, John B. (John Black), 1866-1946 (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.

Please use the photocopied versions of the journals in order to preserve the originals.

Biographical Note

John B. Young (1866-1946) was a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from Scotland who settled in Rock Springs, Wyoming, in 1890. Nine years later, he returned to Scotland as a missionary and was companion to David O. McKay, who later became president of the LDS Church. Upon his return to Wyoming, he served as a bishop from 1918 to 1928, and patriarch from 1928 to 1944. John B. Young also served as a member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1903 to 1909, as Rock Spring's Alderman from 1910 to 1914, as mayor from 1920 to 1922, and city clerk from 1937 to 1940.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet (1 Box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The John B. Young papers (1898-1901) contain Young's missionary journal and two photocopied certificates. John B. Young (1866-1946) was a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from Scotland who settled in Rock Springs, Wyoming, in 1890. Nine years later, he returned to Scotland as a missionary and was companion to David O. McKay, who later became president of the LDS Church.