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Gibbs, John Henry, 1853-1884

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1853 - 1884

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

John Henry Gibbs papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 741
Scope and Contents

The John Henry Gibbs Collection deals mainly with Gibbs' mission. The collection is organized into the following categories: genealogical information, journals, notebooks and miscellaneous items, letters, personal history of Louisa Gibbs, articles written about the Tennessee Massacre and books owned by Gibbs.

Dates: 1872-1938

Willis E. Robison journals

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197232481546]
Identifier: MSS 1591
Abstract

Handwritten missionary journals and typescripts. The items describe Robison's experiences while serving in the Southern States Mission of the Mormon Church. In particular the journal relates information about the slaying of John H. Gibbs and William S. Berry, two Mormon missionaries in the mission; the subsequent investigation of the slayings by Robison and his mission president B.H. Roberts; as well as other stories of persecution towards Mormons.

Dates: 1882-1884

Filtered By

  • Subject: Diaries X

Additional filters:

Subject
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 1
Home and Family 1
Latter Day Saint churches -- Missions -- Southern States -- History 1
Latter Day Saint missionaries -- Southern States -- Diaries 1
Latter Day Saints -- Persecutions -- Southern States -- History 1