John Scott family collection
Scope and Contents
Collection contains a diary of John Scott from 1847 and a family history written by James Wesley Scott in 2002.
Dates
- Creation: 1847-2002
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 John Scott family collection must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
John Scott (1811-1876) was an early convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and missionary to the British Isles. His parents and siblings also converted to the Church and moved to the United States. After the death of Joseph Smith, John Scott immigrated to Utah while most of his family joined the Strangites in Wisconsin.
Extent
2 folders (0.2 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Donated by Geri Clements in 2011.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Geri Clements; 2011.
Appraisal
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
Processing Information
Processed; Elisa Visick; May 2011.
Subject
- Scott, John, 1811-1876 (Person)
- Title
- Register of John Scott family collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Elisa Visick
- Date
- 2011 May 5
- 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
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States