Dennis L. Lythgoe papers
Scope and Contents
The Dennis L. Lythgoe papers (1852-2008) consist of correspondence, column manuscripts, personal materials, and newspaper clippings of the columnist and professor of history.
Dates
- Creation: 1852-2008
Creator
- Lythgoe, Dennis L. (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.
The original diary from box 3 has been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the item if being used.
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
Dennis L. Lythgoe (b. 1939) was a columnist for the Deseret News from 1977 to 2008 and a professor of history at Bridgewater State College. He also wrote several books, including Let ‘em Holler: A Political Biography of J. Bracken Lee, You’re a Mormon Now!: A Handbook for New Latter-Day Saints, The Sensitive Leader, and A Marriage of Equals.
Extent
6.25 Linear Feet (14 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Dennis L. Lythgoe papers (1977-2008) consist of correspondence, column manuscripts, personal materials, and newspaper clippings of the columnist and professor of history.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Dennis L. Lythgoe from 1984-2001.
Separated Materials
See also the Dennis L. Lythgoe photograph collection (P0864) in the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.
Processing Information
Processed by Aaron Curtis in 2011.
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Subject
- Lythgoe, Dennis L. -- Archives (Person)
- Lythgoe, Dennis L. -- Family -- Archives (Person)
- Mitchell, Alfred Hezekiah, 1879-1956 -- Family -- Archives (Person)
- Mitchell, Frederick Augustus Herman Frank, 1835-1923 -- Diaries (Person)
- Mitchell, Frederick Augustus Herman Frank, 1835-1923 -- Family -- Archives (Person)
- Lee, J. Bracken (Joseph Bracken), 1899-1996 (Person)
- Deseret News (Firm) -- Employees -- 20th century -- Archives (Organization)
- Bridgewater State College -- Faculty -- 20th century -- Archives (Organization)
- University of Utah. College of Social and Behavioral Science. Department of Political Science -- Alumni and alumnae -- Archives (Organization)
Genre / Form
- Autobiographies (literary works)
- Biographies
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Diaries
- Family histories
- Financial records
- Interviews
- Manuscripts
- Personal correspondence
- Speeches
Topical
- American literature -- Latter Day Saint authors
- Journalism
- Journalists -- Utah -- Salt Lake City -- 20th century -- Archives
- Latter Day Saint missionaries -- 19th century -- Archives
- Latter Day Saint pioneers -- 19th century -- Archives
- Latter Day Saint women -- Archives
- Latter Day Saint women -- Diaries
- Latter Day Saints -- 19th century -- Archives
- Latter Day Saints -- Utah -- 20th century -- Archives
- Latter Day Saints -- Utah -- Salt Lake City -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Archives
- Latter Day Saints -- Utah -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Sources
- Media and Communication
- Mormonism (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
- Title
- Inventory of the Dennis L. Lythgoe papers
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Aaron Curtis.
- Date
- 2011 (last modified: 2018)
- 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
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu