Mervin B. Hogan papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0241

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Mervin B. Hogan papers (1833-1996) encompass Hogan's professional interest in engineering and his private interest in the teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS/Mormons) and Freemasonry. Over half the collection consists of articles, written by Hogan and others, and bulletins and newsletters on Masonry. Also included in the collection are correspondence, pamphlets, notes, and research materials.

Dates

1833-1996

Creator

Hogan, Mervin B. (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 Sketch

Mervin Booth Hogan (1906-1998) was born to Charles Ira and Sarah Ann Booth Hogan in Bountiful, Utah. He was educated in Utah schools, completing his bachelor's degree in engineering at the University of Utah in 1927. Between 1927 and 1931, Hogan worked in Pittsburgh as a design engineer for the Westinghouse Electronic Corporation. During that time, he attended the University of Pittsburgh and received his master's degree in 1929. Hogan was offered a position as assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Utah in 1931. He took the position and later became chairman of the department. He held that position until 1956, when he returned to private industry. Hogan served in various engineering capacities in the United States and the United Kingdom over the next fifteen years. He returned to the University of Utah as a professor in 1971. Aside from his professional life, Hogan was an accepted authority in the field of Mormonism and Masonry. He published many articles and several books on those subjects.

Extent

24 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Mervin B. Hogan papers (1833-1996) consist of materials relating mainly to Mormonism and Freemasonry, although some engineering papers are also present. Correspondence, writings, articles, newsletters, pamphlets, notes, and research materials are included. Items dating from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries are copies.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Boxes 1-18 were donated around 1973-1980.

Boxes 19-20 were donated in 1982.

Boxes 21-22 were donated in 1987.

Boxes 23-25 were donated in 1990.

Boxes 26-37 were donated in 1991-1992.

Box 38 was donated in 1996.

Boxes 39-63 were donated in 1997-1999.