Finding Aid

Jolene Despain Collection

Title

LDS Documents - Jolene Despain Collection


Date Range

1964 - 2002


Institution

Big Cottonwood Canyon Historical Society

7688 S. Big Cottonwood Canyon Road, Brighton, UT 84121


Extent

Two Boxes


Creator

Jolene Despain


Conditions Governing Access

Collection must be used on site. Content may be copied. “Memories of Brighton” book sells for $10, depending on the printing and copying costs.


Language

English


Processing Notes

This collection was organized by subject.


Description

Jolene Despain grew up at the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon in the area where the plans were laid for building the Brighton Chapel on the Brighton Loop. She has lived in Brighton since 1979. Jolene knew many of the people who built the church and has been a member of the branch since moving to Brighton. She compiled the book in this collection, “Memories of Brighton”.

The collection contains historical documents related to the Brighton Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Included in the collection are historical church meeting minutes, land and building appraisals, communication from community and church members, notes for writing the book, a script from the play “Celebration”, and other Brighton church historical documents from 1964 - 2002.


Inventory

Box 1

Funding the Building

Appraisal and Solicitations

Personal Stories

Experiences from Community and Church Members

Communications

Letters, Correspondence About Jolene’s Book; Draft Notes and Printing Receipts

“Celebration Play”

Script, Notes, Stories, Programs

(1970 - 1986)

Box 2

Historical Records

Meeting Records

(1967 - 1970)


If you are interested in seeing any part of Jolene Despain’s collections in person for your research, please review the finding aid (top of page) and discuss your project interests with Research Coordinator Kara John via email (karajohn@brighton.utah.gov), telephone (801 - 870 - 4497), or in person with an appointment.