MSSI 29 Register of the Arthur Porter Jr. Papers

MSSI 29

Brigham Young University-Idaho Special Collections

Brigham Young University-Idaho

2003

Contact Information

Brigham Young University-Idaho Special Collections David O. McKay Library Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID 83460 USA Phone: 208/496-2986 Fax: 208/496-2374 Email: [email protected]

Processed by: John Powell Date completed: 2003 Encoded by: Brian Shull

Descriptive Summary MSSI 29 Call Number: Title: Arthur Porter, Jr. Papers Creator: Porter, Arthur, Jr. Repository: Brigham Young University-Idaho Special Collections Extent: .5 Linear feet Biographical History Abstract: Arthur Porter, Jr. (April 20, 1876-January 31, 1968) Scope Abstract: This collection provides immense materials into the mind of a civic minded citizen. It consists of Porter’s correspondence, financial records, scrapbooks, and diaries. The notes contained within this collection provide a basis for studying the impact of Industrialization in Rexburg, Idaho.

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Open to public research Conditions of Use

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Permission to publish material from Arthur Porter, Jr. Papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the Special Collections Board of Curators. Preferred Citation Initial Citation: MSSI 29; Arthur Porter, Jr. Papers; Brigham Young University-Idaho Special Collections, David O. McKay Library, Brigham Young University-Idaho.

Following Citations: MSSI 29, BYUISC. Biographical History

Arthur Porter was born in New Zealand in 1876. After spending the first nine years of his life in New Zealand his family moved to America. His family then settled in Brigham City, Utah. In 1889 he moved to Logan, Utah. Porter then attended Brigham Young College in Logan. In 1896 he graduated from Brigham Young College with a Bachelor’s Degree. From 1896-1899 he served a mission in Switzerland. He attended the University of Geneva in 1899 as well.

He returned from Europe to begin his professional career as an educator in Idaho, and Utah. From 1900-1902 he taught in the Oneida Stake Academy. On November 7, 1900 he married Gertrude Paul in the Logan LDS Temple. In 1901 Porter bought his first interest in a newspaper the Preston Standard. He later sold that interest and moved to Rexburg Idaho. From 1902-1916 he taught full- time at Ricks College. In 1906, his wife Gertrude Paul died. Porter was married two years later to Nelle Child in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Also in 1908 Porter purchased the Current Journal with his brother Frank Porter.

From 1913-1918 Porter served as a city councilman. From this time period on, Arthur Porter was involved extensively in politics within the State of Idaho. He later served as a delegate to the state democratic convention, and went on to serve in numerous government, and civic functions.

From 1926-1945 Porter served on the Ricks College Board of Education Committee. From 1929-1935 Porter served as the mayor of Rexburg fro three terms. He was involved in the Boy Scout Program throughout his adult life. He served within the LDS Church in many capacities, including bishoprics and stake presidencies. Porter was the elder statesmen of Rexburg until his death in 1968. Scope and Content Note

This collection provides immense materials into the mind of a civic minded citizen. It consists of Porter’s correspondence, financial records, scrapbooks, and diaries. The notes contained within this collection provide a basis for studying the impact of Industrialization in Rexburg, Idaho. Subject Tracings

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Rexburg (Idaho)--History

Madison County (Idaho) Container List

Inventory

Box Folder Contents 1 1 Hotels 1 2 Miscellaneous Notes 1 3 Receipts 1 4 Statements and Bills 1 5 Miscellaneous 1 6 Invoices 1 7 Checking Account Material 1 8 Miscellaneous Letters, Documents, Articles, and Telegrams 2 1 Books on the History of the Arthur Porter Family 2 2 Statements 2 3 Receipts 2 4 Postcards 2 5 Notebooks 2 6 Talks 2 7 Miscellaneous 2 8 Letters, Memos, Telegrams, and Contracts 2 9 Invoices, Porters Book Store 2 10 Maps, Newspaper articles, and Pamphlets 3 1 Invoices and Postcards 3 2 Receipts 3 3 Documents 3 4 Miscellaneous, Pamphlets and Articles 3 5 Checking account material 3 6 Statements 4 1 Miscellaneous pamphlets and memos 4 2 Newspaper Articles 4 3 Newspaper Clippings 4 4 Memos 4 5 Premium List Fremont Fair Association Pamphlets 1911- 1916 4 6 One Hundred Years Hence 1945 5 1 Scrapbook 5 2 Notebook including Arthur Porter's Autobiography, Mayor 5 3 Arthur Porter Botany Book 5 4 Arthur Porter Journal 5 5 Commonplace book, Personal Ledger 1890's 6 1 Arthur Porter's Diary, personal journal pages 6 2 7 pages of Arthur Porter's Genealogy, Correspondence, Speech given by Dudd, 6 3 LDS Church Correspondence: Canning project, missionary age--letter to Pres. Grant, Accident--Peter decapitated, Music class, Temple site for Idaho, Delinquent amount LDS hospital, money for First ward recreation hall, Wheat storage 6 4 Personal Correspondence: Mae Newley, Theodore Ricks, A. S. Dudley, Eldon Hilton, C.E. Willgard, Rexburg Journal letter to Postmaster, Journal letter to delinquent subscriber, Reforestation program, CCC letter of complaint and correspondence, minutes of planning band 6 5 Florence Goodliffe accident correspondence 6 6 Personal Sketches 6 7 Letters: Testimonial for Heber Austin-LDS hospital, Gov. Ross condolence, support for Gov. Ross, Hotel Owyhee inviting A.P. to stay, By laws handicapped children Assoc. in Madison Co., refuse advertising, 1957nursing program Ricks College, 1929city ordinance preventing gas pumps on Main Street 6 8 Alien citizenship Correspondence 6 9 Diary: list of former students, history of Leigh's Priory Business, Notes on Supt. Of schools, Five accounts of Incidents while in stake presidency, news item from service paper of missionary 6 10 Miscellaneous and Bookstore and journal Correspondence 6 11 Family of Arthur Porter, Jr., newspaper clippings 6 12 information not used 6 13 Rexburg City Council Proceedings: refunding outstanding bonds 1931 6 14 Rexburg City Council Proceedings: refunding outstanding bonds 1931