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T. B. Miller letters

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 176

Scope and Contents

Handwritten letters plus memorabilia glued into a bound book. The collection consists of a series of letters from Miller to Sir Walter Gilbey of London describing an extensive tour of North American from 5 May to 29 July 1876. Miller was joined by the American journalist, F. B. Thurber. Miller describes majory cities, Ute Indians, a visit with Colorado's governor, William Gelpin, and other aspects of the American West.

Dates

  • 1876

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from T. B. Miller letters must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

English tourist.

Extent

35 items (ca. 100 p.)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Purchased in 1979.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased; 1979.

Appraisal

19th Century Mormon and Western Manuscripts.

Title
Register of T. B. Miller letters
Status
In Progress
Author
Elisa Visick
Date
2010 June 16
Description rules
Appm
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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Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States