William Simpson Gould papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 1674

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The William Simpson Gould papers (1897-1906) contains certificates, his diaries (1898-1900), letters, a travel log, patriarchal blessings (1898), an address book, financial account records (1898-1906), and picture books. The documents were gathered during the period when Gould was serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Scotland. Also contained in the collection are photocopies of the diaries made by the Manuscripts Division staff.

Dates

1897-1906

Creator

Gould, William Simpson (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 Note

William Simpson Gould, at 32 years of age, left his wife and children to serve a mission. He was called to Great Britain but served most of his mission in Glasgow, Scotland. He served from October 1898 to July 1900. The son of Robert and Anne Simpson Gould, he was born on November 18, 1866, and raised in Eden, Utah.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The William Simpson Gould papers (1897-1906) contains certificates, correspondence, financial records, diaries, and photograph albums documenting his experience as a missionary in Scotland.