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Truman Leonard journal of mission to India, 1853-1854

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3-4
Identifier: MSS 4067

Scope and Contents

Photocopies and transcripts of a journal by Leonard describing his service as a missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Includes information on his travels from San Francisco, California to Calcutta, India, with descriptions of islands visited during his trip. Describes his work in the cities of Calcutta, Chinsurah, Madras, and Bombay, including both reports of his teaching and of persecution of Mormons in India. The entries range from January 28, 1853 to February 7, 1854.

Dates

  • Creation: 1853-1854

Conditions Governing Access note

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use note

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Truman Leonard journals must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Extent

2 folders

Language of Materials

English

Subjects

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States

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