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Samuel Lindsey Sprague family papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2476

Scope and Contents

The Samuel Lindsey Sprague family papers consists of documents and family histories along with memorabilia, scrapbooks and other materials.

Dates

  • 1866-1977

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.

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

The Sprague family traveled to the Salt Lake Valley with the Brigham Young Company in 1848. The family consisted of Samuel Lindsey and Mary Woodward and their son, Samuel Lindsey, Jr. Samuel Sr. served as the physician for the camp.

Biographical note quoted from the LDS Church History, Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel website.

Extent

11.25 Linear Feet (14 Boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Samuel Lindsey Sprague family papers (1866-1977) consists of documents and family histories along with memorabilia, scrapbooks and other materials. The Sprague family traveled to the Salt Lake Valley with the Brigham Young Company in 1848.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by June Bilisoly in 2009.

Separated Materials

Photographs were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections (P1764).

Processing Information

Processed by Elizabeth Rogers in 2012.
Title
Inventory of the Samuel Lindsey Sprague family papers
Author
Finding aid created by Elizabeth Rogers.
Date
2012 (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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