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Arza Adams autobiographies and diaries

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 3260

Scope and Contents

Photocopies of microfilm copies of handwritten diaries. Adams joined the Mormon Church in 1836 and served as missionary for that faith in Canada. He moved to Nauvoo, Illinois, and worked on the Nauvoo Temple. He came to Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1849.

Dates

  • approximately 1840-1858

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 Arza Adams autobiographies and diaries must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical note

Arza Adams (1804-1889) was a Mormon pioneer in Utah.

Extent

1 folder (162 p.) (0.12 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

These materials were photocopied from the 920 microfilm collection, reel 33.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Photocopied from the 920 microfilm collection, reel 33.

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Title
Register of Arza Adams autobiographies and diaries
Status
Completed
Author
Benjamin Sipes
Date
2011 March 3
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