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Thomas Ephraim Harper missionary journals

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSS 3181

Scope and Contents

Thomas Ephraim Harper served as a missionary for the Mormon Church in the Southern States Mission (1884-1887) working largely in Virginia and West Virginia Harper gives a detailed account of his missionary experiences, including run-ins with anti-Mormon mobs. The transcription includes title page, preface, guide to the editorial procedures used, 12 illustrations, transcripts of the journals, and photocopies of the items. Also included in the collection is a life sketch of Thomas Harper, written by Reid L. Harper.

Dates

  • 1884-1887

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 Thomas Ephraim Harper missionary journals must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Thomas Ephraim Harper (1857-1923) was a Mormon missionary for the Mormon Church serving in the Southern States Mission.

Extent

1 box (0.5 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donor: Transcriptions donated by Reid L. Harper in Jan. 1997 and original journals donated by E. Craig Harper in May 2005.

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Existence and Location of Copies

Photocopy of original available in Folder 4. Transcription available in Folder 4.

Title
Register of Thomas Ephraim Harper missionary journals
Status
Completed
Author
Andrea Wyss
Date
2011 May 6
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