Park, John R., 1833-1900

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Utah author and educator who served as president of the University of Deseret.

From the description of Diary, 1869-1886. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122606028

John R. Park (1833-1900) was born in Tiffin, Ohio. He grew up on the family farm, and attended public school in Tiffin. After completing those studies, he graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University as a teacher, and taught from 1853 to 1855. He then entered medical school at New York University, and received his degree in medicine in 1857, which he practiced until 1860, when he headed West to teach school again. By 1861, John R. Park was in the Utah Territory, and settled in Draper. He was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1862. In 1869, he became president of the University of Deseret, which would later be known as the University of Utah (1892). He stayed until 1892, and only resigned because he felt that he had been there a long time, and the position should be held by those younger than he. Although he never married, John R. Park adopted several children. He died in 1900.

From the guide to the John R. Park papers, 1855-1899, (J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah)

First president of the University of Deseret (University of Utah), State Superintendent of Public Instruction, 1896-1900.

From the description of Papers, 1855-1896. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 154299247

1869-1892, First president of the University of Deseret.

1896-1900, State Superintendant of Public Instruction.

From the description of [Papers] / John Rockey Park. 1855-1896. (University of Utah). WorldCat record id: 10155790

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referencedIn Joseph B. Toronto papers, 1845-1960 J. Willard Marriott Library. University of Utah Manuscripts Division
creatorOf MS 4291, University of Deseret (Salt Lake City). University of Deseret (Salt Lake City) records 1869-1887 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
referencedIn Chamberlin, Ralph Vary, 1879-1967. Papers, 1940-1967. Utah Division of State History, Utah Historical Society
referencedIn PH 327, E.G. Williams & Bro. (Engraver : N.Y.). Engraved portrait collection circa 1890 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
creatorOf Park, John Rockey, 1833-1900. Papers, 1855-1896. Landmarks of Science Microform Service
referencedIn Kirkpatrick, Leonard K. Libraries in Territorial Utah. Utah Division of State History, Utah Historical Society
referencedIn Toronto, Joseph B. Papers, 1872-1948. Landmarks of Science Microform Service
creatorOf Park, John Rockey, 1833-1900. Tickets and Invitations. Utah Division of State History, Utah Historical Society
creatorOf Park, John Rockey, 1833-1900. Diary, 1869-1886. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf University of Utah. President. Records, 1869-92. Landmarks of Science Microform Service
referencedIn Toronto, Joseph B. photograph collection, circa 1920 J. Willard Marriott Library. University of Utah Photograph Archives
referencedIn Toronto, Joseph B. [Papers]. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott Library
creatorOf John R. Park papers, 1855-1899 J. Willard Marriott Library. University of Utah Manuscripts Division
referencedIn Cannon, John Quayle, 1857-1931. A Famous Village School, by One who Attended. Utah Division of State History, Utah Historical Society
referencedIn John R. Park presidential records, 1869-1892 J. Willard Marriott Library. University of Utah. University Archives and Records Management
referencedIn A brief historical sketch of the Deseret University. Landmarks of Science Microform Service
creatorOf Park, John Rockey, 1833-1900. [Papers] / John Rockey Park. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott Library
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associatedWith Cannon, John Quayle, 1857-1931. person
associatedWith Chamberlin, Ralph Vary, 1879-1967. person
associatedWith Kirkpatrick, Leonard K. person
associatedWith Maeser, Karl G., 1828-1901. person
associatedWith Pratt, Orson, 1811-1881. person
associatedWith Toronto, Joseph B. person
associatedWith Toronto, Joseph B. person
associatedWith University of Deseret corporateBody
associatedWith University of Deseret. President's Office corporateBody
associatedWith University of Deseret (Salt Lake City) corporateBody
associatedWith University of Utah. President corporateBody
associatedWith Young, Brigham, 1801-1877. person
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Birth 1833-05-07

Death 1900-09-29

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English

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