Campbell, Robert Lang, 1825-1872
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Robert Lang Campbell was born 21 January 1825 to Alexander Campbell and Agnes Lang in Scotland. He was baptized in August 1842. He served a mission in Scotland and Wales from 1843-1845. He emigrated to Utah, and was engaged in clerical work in Nauvoo and in Salt Lake City. While in Salt Lake, he was the chief clerk/city recorder in the Church Historian's office. He died 11 April 1872.
From the guide to the Robert Lang Campbell collection, 1856-1857, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections)
Mormon pioneer, missionary, and public servant who originally emigrated from Scotland after his conversion to the Mormon Church.
From the description of Journal, 1843-1848. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122605259
Robert Lang Campbell was born 21 January 1825 to Alexander Campbell and Agnes Lang in Scotland. He was baptized in August 1842. Served a mission in Scotland and Wales from 1843-1845. Emigrated to Utah, engaged in clerical work in Nauvoo and in Salt Lake City. While in Salt Lake, he was the chief clerk/city recorder in the Church Historian's office. He died 11 April 1872.
From the description of Collection, 1856-1857. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 51599277
Robert Lang Campbell was an early Mormon educator, and one of the pioneers who crossed the Overland Trail in 1854. He was the Territorial Superintendant of Schools, and is widely held responsible for the birth of the school system in Utah.
From the description of The Robert Lang Campbell papers. 1840-1986. (University of Utah). WorldCat record id: 191956777
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- Religion
- Education
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Finance, Public
- Government, Law and Politics
- Mormons
- Public schools
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- Salt Lake City (Utah) (as recorded)
- Salt Lake City (Utah) (as recorded)
- Ogden (Utah) (as recorded)
- West (U.S.) (as recorded)
- Utah (as recorded)
