Rhett James collection
Scope and Contents
This collection consists largely of Rhett James's teaching and research files. They contain articles, lectures, and subject files that address topics like Latter-day Saints history and Native American history. Of particular interest are the files concerning the Martin Harris pageant, which are housed in boxes 57, 58, and 62. The contents and labeling of the folders generally reflects the way that James himself had organized them."
Dates
- 1825-1997
Language of Materials
Material in English
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Rhett James collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.
Biographical Note
Rhett S. James was a teacher for the Logan, Utah, Institute of the Church of Latter-day Saints for 27 years. He is the author of the book and pageant “Martin Harris: The Man Who Knew.” James received his B.A. in 1964 from Washingtion State University and later received a M.A. at Utah State University in 1991 and 1995. From 1968 to 1970 he supervised the training of the first seminary and institute teachers in New Zealand and later became a professor at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Business College.
Extent
62 Boxes (28 Linear Feet)
Abstract
This collection consists largely of the teaching and research files of Rhett James, a teacher for the Logan, Utah, Institute of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Arrangement
The contents and labeling of the folders generally reflects the way that James himself had organized them.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection was donated to Utah State University Special Collection and Archives by Rhett James in 1997.
Processing Information
Processed in October of 2012
- Title
- Guide to the Rhett James collection 1825-1997
- Author
- Finding aid/Register created by Melissa Allen
- Date
- ©2012
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Based On Dacs (Describing Archives: A Content Standard, 2nd Edition)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid encoded in English .
Revision Statements
- 2009: Template information was 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