Robert W. Heyborne Collection

Collection

Identifier: Ms-056

Staff Only

Scope and Content

Items in this collection relate to Robery Heyborne's life. Included are biographical sketches, news clippings, journals and documents.

Dates

Creation: 1873-1950

Access:

Unrestricted access.

Use:

The Robert Heyborne Collection is the physical property of the Gerald R. Sherratt Library, Southern Utah University. Literary rights, including copyright, may belong to the authors or their heirs and assigns. Please contact the library for information regarding specific use of this collection.

Biographical Information

Robert W. Heyborne was born in Killkenny, Ireland, in 1845. At a young age his family moved to Australia. While in Australia Roberts father died. After a second failed marriage Robert's mother move the family to California. They then moved to Utah where Robert spent the majority of the rest of his life. Robert was a member of the Utah Constitutional Convention and Mayor of Cedar City. He also served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to the British Isles. Robert passed away at the age of 62 in 1907.

Extent

.25 linear feet : 1 box

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This collection is divided into the following series. I. Histories of Robert Heyborne II. Histories of the Heyborne Family III. Robert W. Heyborne Mission Journal

Accession Information:

The Robert W. Heyborne Collection was donated by Gwen Heaton Sherratt via Gerald R. Sherratt prior to 1997.

Processing Information:

This finding aid was created by the Special Collections Staff, Gerald R. Sherratt Library. If print, oversize or other materials have been removed to be stored separately it will be noted.