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Brigham Young letters

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 890

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of photocopies of typescripts of the original documents. These letters were written by Young to Horace S. Eldredge, a prominent Mormon Church leader and businessman. The items express Young's opinions on church finances and policies and Utah political issues.

Dates

  • 1857-1859

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 Brigham Young letters must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical Sketch

Young was a businessman, politician, and president of the Mormon Church.

Extent

10 items (19 leaves)(0.08 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Donated in 1975.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; 1975.

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Existence and Location of Copies

Reproduced in 1975.

Physical Description

Typewritten; photocopy.

Title
Register of Brigham Young letters
Status
Completed
Author
Benjamin Sipes
Date
2010 July 22
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