Kimball, Heber C. (Heber Chase), 1801-1868

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Dates

Existence: 1801 - 1868

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Across the continent by overland stage in 1865

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: Vault MSS 501

Scope and Contents In this autographed reminiscence, Colfax describes his stagecoach trip from Missouri to California in 1865. It is likely he made the trip in his capacity as chair of the Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads. Account includes his detailed observations regarding trail terrain, arable lands, mining, and the people he encountered. Colfax also indirectly considered the issue of the transcontinental railroad. He spent a few days in Salt Lake City and met Brigham Young, president of the Mormon...

Dates: 1865

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Across the continent by overland stage in 1865

Levi Jackman diary

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: Vault MSS 79

Scope and Contents Handwritten diary. Jackman made the overland journey from Illinois to Utah in 1847 with the first company of Mormon pioneers. He writes about travelling conditions, weather, frequent encounters with Indians, and buffalo hunting. Jackman's company was led by Brigham Young, second president of the Mormon Church. Jackman records disagreements, occasional poor behavior in the company, and Young's instructions as well as rebukes. He also writes about early life in Salt Lake City, Utah: the influx...

Dates: 1847-1849

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Levi Jackman diary

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