Daniel Duncan McArthur autobiography
Scope and Contents
Handwritten autobiography, photocopy of the manuscript, and a typescript of the item. McArthur was born in New York State; joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint in 1832; lived in Kirtland, Ohio, in Missouri, and in Nauvoo, Illinois. McArthur stayed at Winter Quarters, Nebraska, migrated to Utah in 1848, experienced troubles with Ute Indians, and served on a mission to England for the LDS Church from 1852 to 1856. Also included are blessings of family members and genealogical materials.
Dates
- 1900
Creator
- McArthur, Daniel Duncan (Person)
Language of Materials
Materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Original manuscript restricted due to poor condition. Photocopy and transcription available for patron use.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Autobiography must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical / Historical
Mormon pioneer and president of the St. George Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Extent
5 folders
Appraisal
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
Existence and Location of Copies
Photocopy of original available in folders 2a-4. Transcription available in folder 5.
- Autobiographies
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
- Latter Day Saint missionaries -- England -- History
- Latter Day Saint pioneers -- History
- Latter Day Saints -- Illinois -- History
- Latter Day Saints -- Nebraska -- Winter Quarters -- History
- Latter Day Saints -- Ohio -- History
- McArthur, Daniel Duncan
- Missions and Missionaries
- Salt Lake City (Utah) -- History
- Title
- Register of Daniel Duncan McArthur autobiography
- Author
- Rose Frank
- Date
- 14 April 2011
- 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