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Alfred H. Caine papers

 Collection
Identifier: UUS_CAINE COLL MSS 16

Scope and Contents

The bulk of the collection are two series of correspondence. One series contains letters written to him by his wife Margaret "Maggie" Mitchell Caine, his father John T. Caine, and his friends. The other series are letters written to his wife Maggie. Other than these letters the collection has a few items from their son Free Caine. This material primarily come from items he sent and received while on an L.D.S. mission to Japan.

Dates

  • 1881-1890

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Restrictions

Open to public research.

Copyright

It is the responsibility of the user to obtain permission to publish from the owner of the copyright (the institution, the creator of the record, the author or his/her transferees, heirs, legates, or literary executors). The user agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Utah State University Libraries, its officers, employees, and agents from and against all claims made by any person asserting that he or she is an owner of copyright.

Permission to publish material from the Alfred H. Caine papers must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.

Biographical Note

A collection of correspondence and memorabilia from the Alfred H. Caine family. Alfred was the son of Utah Congressional delegate John T. Caine. He was employed by the House Coal Company and worked both in Coalville and Salt Lake City, Utah. He died in 1890 at the age of 30.

Extent

1 box (.5 linear feet)

Abstract

A collection of correspondence and memorabilia from the Alfred H. Caine family. Included are letters from John T. Caine, Sr.

Arrangement

Arranged by ingoing and outgoing correspondence and addressee.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Unknown.

Processing Information

The documents when given to special collections were damaged in poor condition due to fire and water damage. The damaged documents were repaired and encapsulated as best as possible.

Title
Guide to the Alfred H. Caine papers, 1881-1890
Author
Finding aid created by Special Collections and Archives.
Date
©2008
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 guide is in English in Latin script.
Sponsor
Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, 2007-2008

Repository Details

Part of the Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives Repository

Contact:
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
3000 Old Main Hill
Logan Utah 84322-3000 United States
435 797-8248
435 797-2880 (Fax)