Joseph Smith Larkin diary
File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 1244
Scope and Contents
Photocopy of a handwritten diary. Larkin writes about his experiences and abservations while working for the railroad. He also tells about his family, friends, local residents, and life at Kelton, Utah.
Dates
- Creation: 1876-1878
Creator
- Larkin, Joseph Smith, 1851-1928 (Person)
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 Diary 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 depot worker for the Union Pacific Railroad Company in Kelton, Utah.
Extent
1 volume (189 p.)
Language of Materials
English
Appraisal
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
Subject
- Union Pacific Railroad Company -- History (Organization)
- Larkin, Joseph Smith, 1851-1928 (Person)
- Title
- Register of Joseph Smith Larkin diary
- Author
- Rose Frank
- Date
- 21 March 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
Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States