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Victor W. Jorgensen papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1416

Scope and Contents

The Victor W. Jorgensen papers (circa 1870-1970s) consist of photocpies of Jorgensen's research files concerning LDS polygamy.

Dates

  • circa 1870-1970s

Creator

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

Victor W. Jorgensen's interest in the history of polygamy during the early years of the LDS Church led him to write a book on the subject, entitled Solemn Covenant. It is unclear whether this book was published or not.

Extent

5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Victor W. Jorgensen papers (circa 1870-1970s) consist of photocpies of Jorgensen's research files concerning LDS polygamy.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Victor W. Jorgensen.

Separated Materials

Photographs (P0614) and audio cassette tapes of interviews (A0488) transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.

Processing Information

Processed by Manuscripts staff in 1994.
Title
Inventory of the Victor W. Jorgensen papers
Author
Finding aid created by Manuscripts Division staff.
Date
1994 (last modified: 2020)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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