M. Hamlin Cannon papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0618

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The M. Hamlin Cannon papers (1951-1977) consist of copies of articles and correspondence, mainly regarding history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Family newsletters are included in the collection, along with some genealogical materials.

Dates

1951-1977

Creator

Cannon, M. Hamlin (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

M. Hamlin Cannon was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on 12 September 1909. He was a historian by profession and received his Ph.D. from American University in Washington, D.C. (1950). He wrote many articles on LDS Church and military history. M. Hamlin Cannon was the grandnephew of George Q. Cannon. He married Kathleen O'Connor in 1945 and he died in 1978.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The M. Hamlin Cannon papers (1951-1977) consist of copies of articles and correspondence, mainly regarding history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. M. Hamlin Cannon (1909-1978) was a military and LDS Church historian.