History of Manti manuscript
Scope and Contents
Typewritten manuscript of a history of Manti, Utah. The item covers the years from 1849 to 1897. It includes contributions from a number of authors who describe their experiences. A number of accounts of Indian troubles are presented as well as descriptions of how the town and its fort were constructed. The manuscript was apparently never published.
Dates
- approximately 1900
Creator
- Farnsworth, Moses Franklin, 1834- (Person)
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 History of Manti manuscript must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Mormon genealogist, temple recorder, historian, and member of the Utah Militia. He died in 1906.
Extent
1 v. (100 leaves)
Custodial History
Donated by Raymond B. Farnsworth in 1981.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Raymond B. Farnsworth; 1981.
Appraisal
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
- Title
- Register of History of Manti manuscript
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Elisa Visick
- Date
- 2010 September 9
- 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
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States