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Norman C. Pierce Papers

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

This is a finding aid. It is a description of archival material held at the Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division. Unless otherwise noted, the materials described below are physically available in their reading room, and not digitally available through the web.

Overview and metadata sections

Call Number:
WC052
Repository:
Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division
Extent:
  • 16 boxes
  • 7.2 linear feet
Language:
English
Preferred Citation:
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Norman C. Pierce Papers, Box and Folder Number; Special Collections, Princeton University Library.
Date:
1920-1975 (inclusive)
Creator:
Pierce, Norman C., 1906-1976
Form:
Correspondence., Manuscripts., and Photographs.
Abstract:
Consists of papers of Norman C. Pierce, an American Mormon author, 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.

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.

Box list added by Peter Runfola '2012 in 2011.

No appraisal information is available.

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Manuscripts Division
Finding Aid Date
2008
Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. No further photoduplication of copies of material in the collection can be made when Princeton University Library does not own the original. Inquiries regarding publishing material from the collection should be directed to RBSC Public Services staff through the Ask Us! form. The library has no information on the status of literary rights in the collection and researchers are responsible for determining any questions of copyright.

Collection Inventory

Mormonism, undated. 1 box.
Physical Description

1 box

Writings and Correspondence, undated. 1 box.
Physical Description

1 box

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

1 box

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

1 box

Correspondence, 1964-1975. 1 box.
Physical Description

1 box

Unidentified Apparel, undated. 1 box.
Physical Description

1 box

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

1 box

Correspondence and Miscellaneous, undated. 1 box.
Physical Description

1 box

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

1 box

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

1 box

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

1 box

Correspondence, 1937-1973. 1 box.
Physical Description

1 box

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

1 box

Booklets, undated. 1 box.
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1 box

Writings, undated. 1 box.
Physical Description

1 box

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

1 box

Print, Suggest