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James W. Cottam missionary diary

 Collection
Identifier: UUS_COLL MSS 439

Scope and Contents

This diary consists of a single volume and records Cottam's impressions of missionary activities, people, and surroundings while on his mission to England.

Dates

  • Creation: 1903-1905

Language of Materials

Material in English

Conditions Governing Access

Because this collection is unprocessed, please contact the Special Collections manuscript curator to view these materials. 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 James W. Cottam missionary diary must be obtained from the Special Collections manuscript curator and/or the Special Collections department head.

Biographical Note

James William Cottam was missionary in Grimsby, England, from 1903 to 1905 for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was originally from Snowville, Utah.

Extent

1 box (.25 linear feet)

Abstract

This collection contains the Diary of James W. Cottam and records his thoughts and reflections about his mission in England. Because this collection is unprocessed, please contact the Special Collections manuscript curator to view these materials.

Physical Location

ARC 139/1/1

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was purchased by USU Special Collections and Archives in 2010 from Orrin Schwab.

Processing Information

Processed in May of 2012

Title
Preliminary Guide to the James W. Cottam missionary diary 1903-1905
Author
Finding aid/Register created by Andrew Izatt and Clint Pumphrey
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

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