Westminster College Dean Robert G. McNiece scrapbooks, 1879-1903.

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Westminster College Dean Robert G. McNiece scrapbooks, 1879-1903.

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This collection consists of three scrapbooks compiled by Robert G. McNiece as early as 1887. Each scrapbook has been filled with newspaper articles regarding issues faced in Utah by the Presbyterians, such as Mormons and polygamy. In many cases, McNiece only included the clipping itself without attribution. While he was collecting articles from local papers (at least one article is noted as having come from the "Salt Lake Tribune"), many of the publication sources are unknown. The topics detailed in each scrapbook are similar. McNiece made a brief notation about the focus of the scrapbook, on or near each inside cover. McNiece's notations reflect the contents in very brief terms, and do not serve to describe any specific issue. The first scrapbook details Mormonism, with attention paid to polygamy, LDS presidents (John Taylor); no starting date is indicated. The second scrapbook is given the notation Mainly about Utah and is dated 1887. This book focuses on politics, the B. H. Roberts case (the Congressional unseating of Roberts), and polygamy. The third book is designated Utah and Mormon Affairs and is also dated 1887. This book addresses the same topics as the other two, but in a broader and more inclusive way.

0.4 linear feet.

Westminster College, Giovale Library

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Westminster College, Giovale Library

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