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Washington F. Anderson diary

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 40

Scope and Contents

The collection contains a typewritten copy of a diary kept from 30 July to 12 August of 1857. Anderson writes about a company of Mormons travelling from Carson Valley, Nevada to Salt Lake City, Utah. He tells about Indian troubles and about the miles travelled every day. The group of Mormons was probably called to go to Utah to help meet the United States army marching on Utah.

Dates

  • 1857

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 Washington F. Anderson diary, 1857, must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services. and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Washington F. Anderson was a Mormon surgeon and pioneer.

Extent

1 folder (0.01 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection contains a typewritten copy of a diary kept from 30 July to 12 August of 1857. Anderson writes about a company of Mormons travelling from Carson Valley, Nevada to Salt Lake City, Utah. He tells about Indian troubles and about the miles travelled every day.

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Title
Register of the Washington F. Anderson diary
Status
Completed
Author
Benjamin Sipes
Date
2011 March 28
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:
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