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Abraham Palmer papers

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 591

Scope and Contents

Typescripts (some duplicated), printed forms with typescript entries, and photographs (photocopies). The collection includes life sketches of Palmer and his first wife, Patience D. P. Palmer. Tells of persecutions in Missouri, immigration to Utah, and teaching school in Fayette, Utah. Includes two photographs and genealogical data.

Dates

  • undated

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 Abraham Palmer papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Abraham W. Palmer (1807-1875) was an early convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Extent

1 folder (0.04 linear ft.) : 20 p.

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Materials maintained in original order.

Custodial History

Donated by Rachel P. Mellor in 1976.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Rachel P. Mellor; 1976.

Appraisal

19th Century Mormon and Western Manuscripts.

Title
Register of Abraham Palmer papers
Status
Completed
Author
Morgan Crockett
Date
2010 July 12
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

Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States