Box 17
Contains 51 Results:
Code key, 1850-1883
Secret code key used by Mormon Church authorities in communications via the mail or telegraph, lists those who have a copy of the key.
Thomas L. Kane letter to [John Scott?], 1850-1883
Draft of letter defending the Mormons against the accusation that they are not loyal to the United States.
Virgin Mary pictures, after 1841
Two pictures of the Virgen Mary, both with text on the back in French. Found inserted inside front cover of 1841 edition of the Book of Mormon.
To Maggie, 1845-1883
Poem by unknown author.
Anthologia Mormoniana, 1845-1883
First page has title "Anthologia Mormoniana," all other pages are blank.
Newspaper clippings, 1859 February
Envelope containing several newspaper clippings, "From Utah-Action of the Legislature-the Overland Mail Route," from the New York Times, February 11, 1859; "The President’s Organ," from the New York Times, February 11, 1859; "Later from Utah," from the New York Times, February 7, 1859; "Later from Utah, Speedy Transmission of the President's Message by the Overland Mail."
Thomas L. Kane account of visit to Utah, 1877, 1877 August-1877 September
Contains a written account by Kane of his travel and visit in Utah in 1877. Includes information on prominent Mormons he visited with, as well as the development of transportation and settlements in the West.
Thomas L. Kane correspondence and other material on Mormon business ventures, 1870-1877
Contains letters, articles of incorporation, and other materials relating to Mormon businesses in Utah. Includes information on the Canaan Cooperative Stock Company, the United Order, the Utah Western Railway Company, and the Zion's Cooperative Mercantile Institution (ZCMI). Materials date from between 1870 and 1877.
Thomas L. Kane manuscripts, correspondence, and other material on Mormons, 1845-1873
Contains letters, manuscripts, newspaper clippings, and other materials related to the Mormons. Materials date from between 1845 and 1873.
Thomas L. Kane newspaper clippings on Mormons, 1858-1859
Contains newspaper clippings on the Mormons collected by Kane. Includes information on the development of Utah, the Mormon Church, and the Utah Expedition. Some articles discuss Kane's role in the settlement of the crisis. Materials date from between 1858 and 1859.