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Norman C. Pierce Papers

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Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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Pierce, Norman C., 1906-1976

Norman C. Pierce was an American Mormon author.

The collection consists of papers of Pierce, including personal correspondence, financial papers, a photograph album of a trip to Germany in 1927, family photographs, clippings, travel memorabilia and notes, articles (by others), and printed matter relating to Mormonism in Utah. Also present are Pierce's manuscripts for many articles, such as "The Jewel of Wo" and "Mormon Gold of '49," and two of his books, The Dream Mine Story (1958) about John Hyrum Koyle and The 3 1/2 Years (1963), a book of prophecies.

Unprocessed.

Published under same title: The Dream Mine Story (Salt Lake City: [Privately printed], 1958), and The 3 1/2 Years (Salt Lake City: [Privately printed], 1963).

Donated in 1976.

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Box list added by Peter Runfola '2012 in 2011.

No appraisal information is available.

Publisher
Manuscripts Division
Finding Aid Date
2008
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Collection Inventory

Mormonism, undated. 1 box.
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1 box

Writings and Correspondence, undated. 1 box.
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1 box

Miscellaneous Writings, Correspondence, Photographs, and Newspapers, 1958. 1 box.
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1 box

Ledger, Birth Affidavit, Correspondence, Writing, and Pamphlets, undated. 1 box.
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1 box

Correspondence, 1964-1975. 1 box.
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1 box

Unidentified Apparel, undated. 1 box.
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1 box

Miscellaneous Documents, Photographs, Coins, and Map, undated. 1 box.
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1 box

Correspondence and Miscellaneous, undated. 1 box.
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1 box

Travel Documents and The Great White Chief, undated. 1 box.
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1 box

Notes, Publishing Materials, Correspondence, and Newspaper Clippings, undated. 1 box.
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1 box

Photograph Album, Writings, and Clippings, undated. 1 box.
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1 box

Correspondence, 1937-1973. 1 box.
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1 box

Blueprints, Pamphlets, and Writings, 1951-1967. 1 box.
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1 box

Booklets, undated. 1 box.
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1 box

Writings, undated. 1 box.
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1 box

Syndicate Mining and Milling Company, undated. 1 box.
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1 box

Print, Suggest