Erastus G. Farmer papers
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of eight day books written by Erastus G. Farmer between the years 1898 and 1921. They contain information about his work and finances, but are mainly notes on different LDS meetings (who spoke and what was said). The day books are arranged in roughly chronological order.
Dates
- 1898-1922
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Restrictions
Open to public research.
Copyright
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Erastus G. Farmer papers must be obtained from the Special Collections and Archives manuscript curator and/or the Special Collections and Archives department head.
Biographical / Historical
Erastus G. Farmer was born in Florence, Nebraska in a covered wagon en route to Salt Lake City on June 29, 1861. He lived most of his life in Idaho and was an active member of The Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving as a missionary, a bishop, and a high councilman for ten years. He died on July 31, 1937.
Extent
1 box (.25 linear feet)
Abstract
This collection consists of eigth daybooks written by Erastus G. Farmer between the years 1898 and 1921. They contain information about his work and finances, but they are mainly notes on The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' meetings. The daybooks are arranged in roughly chronological order.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Acquisition information is unknown.
- Title
- Guide to the Erastus G. Farmer papers 1898-1922
- Author
- Finding aid created by the Special Collections Department at Utah State University
- Date
- ©2008
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Based On Dacs (Describing Archives: A Content Standard)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding guide is in English in Latin script.
- Sponsor
- Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, 2007-2008
Revision Statements
- 2009: Template information updated to reflect Archives West best practice guidelines.
Repository Details
Part of the Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives Repository
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
3000 Old Main Hill
Logan Utah 84322-3000 United States
435 797-8248
435 797-2880 (Fax)
scweb@usu.edu