John W. Taylor family photograph collection

Collection

Identifier: P0050

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The photographs in this collection pertain to the lives of John Taylor (1808-1887), third president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, his son, John W. Taylor and his wives, and Taylor's grandsons, Raymond and Samuel Taylor. John W. Taylor was excommunicated by the L.D.S. Church in the early 20th century for continuing to practice polygamy. Raymond and Samuel Taylor later became historians and co-authors of books on their family and Mormon history.

Dates

1860-1930

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.

Extent

82 Photographic Prints

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The John W. Taylor family photograph collection contains portraits of John W. Taylor, various wives, and members of the Taylor family. The collection also contains portraits of members of the Woolley family, portraits of various leaders of the LDS Church, and miscellaneous photographs, many documenting research by Raymond and Samuel Taylor for the book entitled: Uranium fever.