Junius S. Romney papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0546

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Junius S. Romney papers (1903-1973) consist of a seven-volume autobiography by Romney and a seventeen-page discourse given by his father, Junius Romney Sr. Romney's autobiography includes such topics as his early life in Mexico, his church mission to the British Isles, his work for the FBI, his law practice, travels, and interaction with church and civic leaders and family. The discourse by Junius Romney Sr. details some of the events that led to the final exodus of Mormons from Mexico following the Mexican Revolution.

Dates

1903-1973

Creator

Romney, Junius S., 1903-1980 (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

Junius Stowell Romney was born on 10 January 1903 to Junius and Gertrude Stowell Romney in Colonia Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. He moved with his family to Texas, then California, and finally settled in Salt Lake City in 1913. He served a mission for the LDS Church in Great Britain and was associate editor of the Millennial Star while there. He moved to Washington, D.C. around 1926 where he attended George Washington School of Law. Romney married Ruth Stewart in 1928 and graduated from law school two years later. He served in various capacities in the LDS Church and died in 1980.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Junius S. Romney papers (1903-1973) consist of a seven-volume autobiography by Romney and a seventeen-page discourse given by his father, Junius Romney Sr. Junius S. Romney (1903-1980) was a Utah attorney and member of the LDS Church.