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Houston letter to Jasper Babcock

 Item — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 1365

Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter addressed to Jasper Babcock. The item is a petition by Houston to receive the needed funds to enact a bill that provides for paved sidewalks in the city of San Francisco.

Dates

  • Creation: 1860

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Please direct any questions to Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.

Biographical History

Jasper Babcock was a resident of San Francisco involved in civic improvements and politics.

Extent

1 folder (0.01 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Custodial History

Donated.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated.

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Register of Houston letter to Jasper Babcock
Status
Completed
Author
Elisa Visick
Date
2010 August 11
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.

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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

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