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Scope and Contents

From the Collection: Collection contains materials related to the personal and professional activities of Baltzar Hans Jacobson, a Rhodes Scholar and professor at the L.D.S. College. Includes correspondence, souvenirs, academic papers, and memorabilia spanning Jacobson's undergraduate education at the University of Utah, his graduate education at Exeter College at Oxford University, and his teaching career. Correspondence is primarily between Jacobsen and his wife, Rebecca. The souvenirs include prints and publications from Jacobson's travels through Europe and Algeria. Academic materials include Jacobson's written assignments which he completed for his coursework in foreign languages, as well as lecture notes and a yearbook from the L.D.S. College. Memorabilia includes a dish set and his cap and gown from Oxford University.

Materials also include the papers of Sarah Rebecca Stay Jacobson, which includes correspondence, biographical materials, and legal documents related to her life.

Dates

  • 1883-1996

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.

Extent

From the Collection: 11.5 Linear Feet (14 Boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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