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John B. Young papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1738

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

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 journals have been removed and placed in Reserve. Access to the originals must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items 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.

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

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.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of John D. Young in 1999.

Processing Information

Processed by Brad P. Bennion in 2000.
Title
Inventory of the John B. Young papers
Author
Finding aid created by Brad P. Bennion.
Date
2000 (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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