Macfarlane Family Papers
Scope an Content
This collection mostly concerns with Macfarlane family history. Macfarlane biographies, funeral services, and clan reunion programs make up a significant portion of the collation. Palmer, Urie, and Middleton family names/histories are also included in this collection. This collection also features short stories of interest of Cedar City and St. George, as well as a few other surrounding towns. Photos and negatives include portraits of the Macfarlane family and other unidentified people, landscapes, and objects. Other topics include Johnson's Fort, Mormon immigration, settlement of southern Utah, and BNS buildings. Dates in this collection range from 1850s-1980s.
Dates
- Creation: 1864-1989
Access:
The collection is open and freely available to researchers during Special Collections hours.
Use:
The Mcfarlane Family Papers 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.
Family History
The Macfarlane family moved to the Cedar City, Utah area in 1853.The Palmer and Reese familys came around the same time.
Extent
.4 linear feet : 1 box
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in the followingSeries: I. Stories, II. Family Histories, III. Photographs and Maps. It is believed that the collection is physically arranged in chronological order, reflecting the original order of the creator. And has been arranged only intellectually. However, no documentation can be found regarding the previous processing arrangement can be found.
- Title
- Macfarlane Family Papers
- Author
- Special Collections Staff
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives Repository