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Francis Nephi Grigg papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1753

Scope and Contents

The Francis Nephi ("Neef") Grigg papers (1960-1989) contain stories, news articles, poems, and publications pertaining to the life and career of F. Nephi Grigg. All of the materials in box 1 were written by Nephi Grigg except for the contents of folder 3.

Dates

  • 1960-1989

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

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 Sketch

Francis Nephi ("Neef") Grigg was born May 6, 1913 in Nampa, Idaho to Parley Mormon Grigg Jr. and Thankful Halsey Gardner. He was raised on a small cattle and dairy farm with his 12 brothers and sisters. His life included everything from selling corn and potatoes door-to-door, to co-founding Ore-Ida Foods with his brother, Golden T. Grigg, and inventing the Tater-Tot. Grigg had been a bishop, a stake high council member and a mission president in Scotland. He received the Silver Beaver and the Silver Antelope for his endless efforts in the Boy Scouts of America. He was also a successful golfer. He died January 6, 1995.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet

Abstract

The Francis Nephi ("Neef") Grigg papers (1960-1989) contain stories, news articles, poems, and publications pertaining to the life and career of F. Nephi Grigg. Grigg was the inventor of the Tater Tot and also launched Ore-Ida Foods, a multimillion dollar industry, with his brother Golden T. Grigg. Nephi Grigg was also a successful golfer.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Addie Grigg in 1999.

Processing Information

Processed by Tarin C. Griswold in 1999.
Title
Inventory of the Francis Nephi Grigg papers, 1960-1989
Author
Finding aid created by Tarin C. Griswold
Date
© 1999 (last modified: 2019)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid encoded in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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