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The papers had been in possession of the donor's grandmother, Lucile Squires, daughter of Lorenzo Snow Lyman. After her death in 1979 the papers came into the possession of Lucile's son, Lyman E. Squires, who in turn gave them to James L. Barrett and his sister, Karen Czirban. They donated the originals to the LDS Church Historical Department in 1995. James L. Barrett donated the photocopies to Brigham Young University in 1999.
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Includes letters from Lorenzo's father, Amasa M. Lyman; his mother, Cornelia E. Lyman; and his brother, Francis M. Lyman. Letters concern the Lyman family and their activities in various locations, including San Bernardino, California; and Fillmore and Parowan, Utah.
The letters include references to Brigham Young, Wilford Woodruff, Lorenzo Snow, the St. George Temple, and Utah mining and politics. Letters from Francis M. Lyma reflect his concerns about family genealogy and contain information about his travels as an apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including a visit to Egypt and Palestine in 1902. There is also a copy of a letter from Lorenzo S. Lyman to Francis M. Lyman, stating his feelings toward the Church. Letters from Richard R. Lyman, Francis Lyman Jr., and Albert R. Lyman, to Lorenzo S. Lyman's family after Lorenzo's death, are also included, as are letters of Lorenzo's wife and children.
Certificates of Lorenzo S. Lyman's appointments as probate judge and election official in Iron County, Utah, are included. Also includes a copy of Cornelia E. Lyman's patriarchal blessing; a letter from David O. McKay to Lucile Squires, 1959; and a picture of Francis M. Lyman, his wife Rhoda A. Lyman, and his brother Platte D. Lyman.