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Emery F. Barrus letters and diary

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 947

Scope and Contents

Nine handwritten letters and 6 pages of Elder Emery F. Barrus' journal kept while he served as a missionary for the Mormon Church in the Southern States Mission in 1899. Letters and journal describe both Barrus' travels and attempts to preach the restored gospel, primarily to people of Tennessee and Missouri. Both letters and journal pages are photocopied for patron use. Also included are the funerary program and a newspaper obituary of Ruth Hammond Barrus.

Dates

  • 1889-1980

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

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 Emery F. Barrus letters and diary must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Mormon missionary serving in the Southern States Mission.

Extent

2 folders

Custodial History

Donated by George Barrus in 1977.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; George Barrus; 1977.

Appraisal

19th Century Mormon and Western Manuscripts.

Title
Register of Emery F. Barrus letters and diary
Status
In Progress
Author
Elisa Visick
Date
2010 July 26
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

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