Charles Kingston letterpress book

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 2590

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Charles Kingston letterpress book (1900-1905) contains copies of correspondence regarding Wyoming land transactions, local affairs in Evanston, Wyoming, and matters concerning the Republican party.

Dates

1900-1905

Creator

Kingston, Charles, 1856-1944 (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

Charles Kingston (1856-1944) was born in Peterborough, England, to Fredrick and Mary Ann Hunter Kingston. Fredrick joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the mid-1850s and emigrated to Utah. Charles joined his father in 1879, joined the church, and served a mission to England from 1886 to 1888. Upon returning to the United States, Charles Kingston settled in Rock Springs, Wyoming, where he became active in local politics. U.S. President William McKinley appointed him registrar of the U.S. Land Office at Evanston, Wyoming. He died in Ogden, Utah in 1944.