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University of Deseret

 Organization

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Delta Phi Literary and Debating Society minute books

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0058
Abstract The Delta Phi Literary and Debating Society minute books (1872-1888) consist of two books, detailing the membership and concerns of this early University of Deseret society.
Dates: 1872-1888

Deseret University history

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0299
Abstract The Deseret University history (1885) begins with the incorporation of the University of the State of Deseret in 1850, and follows all the changes in its legislation, jurisdiction, grounds, property, enrollment, funding, and faculty, until 1885.
Dates: 1885

Edina Literary and Debating Society records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0059
Abstract The Edina Literary and Debating Society records (1884-1894) consist of minute books and an attendance record for this University of Deseret (later University of Utah) ladies' society.
Dates: 1884-1894

George Forstner Harding certificate

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1986
Abstract The George Forstner Harding certificate (1891) is from the University of Deseret.
Dates: 1891

John R. Park papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0242
Abstract The John R. Park papers consist of school notebooks, written by Park, founder and first president of the University of Utah. They also contain scrapbooks, printed material and clippings.
Dates: 1855-1899

Orson Pratt certificate

 Item
Identifier: MS 0312
Abstract The Orson Pratt certificate (1859) details his appointment as Chancellor of the Deseret University, signed by governor Alfred Cumming.
Dates: 1859

Sarah Rosella Derrick Sorensen autograph book

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2145
Abstract The Sarah Rosella Derrick Sorensen autograph book (1881-1884) given to Sarah (1864-1942), more often called "Rose," on her seventeenth birthday by her mother, Sarah Derrick. Included are autographs by Sarah Rosella's schoolmates from the University of Deseret, including one from her future husband, Hans Sorensen.
Dates: 1881-1884

George J. Taylor papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1454
Abstract The George J. Taylor papers (1843-1897) contain six volumes of photocopied materials including journals, correspondence, certificates, and legal documents. Taylor (1834-1914) was a regent of the University of Deseret (now University of Utah) and the oldest son of John Taylor, third president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
Dates: 1843-1897