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Paul Franklin letter

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 4072

Scope and Contents note

Paul Franklin (in “Copper Guld”) wrote this letter in March 20, 1900 to Mr. North. The letter is about the Morrison brothers needing $5000 to remove a mortgage on their home. Paul Franklin asks Mr. North to find people who want to invest. He is going to start mining “to the vein” and hopes to find something good.

Dates

  • 1900

Creator

Conditions Governing Access note

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use note

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Paul Franklin's letter must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Paul Franklin was a miner at the turn of the 20th century.

Extent

1 folder (0.02 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

A letter from Paul Franklin to the Morrison brothers, stating the need for money for their mortgage, 1900.

Custodial History note

Purchased from Warren Anderson of American West Archives in 1988.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Purchased; Warren Anderson; 1988.

Appraisal note

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Title
Register of Paul Franklin letter
Status
Completed
Author
Karen Glenn and H. Christine Swindler, student processors and John M. Murphy, curator
Date
2008
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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