Letter from Hermann to his parents
Content Description
Contains a handwritten letter in German by Hermann from Salt Lake City, Utah, to his parents in Germany. Hermann was a German tourist who was interested in Mormon irrigation systems and who attached himself to a small group of German diplomats who were touring Salt Lake City and the West. He writes of his experiences while in Salt Lake City, including visiting with President John Taylor, and discusses the Mormon religion, including the Book of Mormon. Dated June 27, 1884.
Includes a a color copy and transcription of the letter in German.
Dates
- 1884 June 27
Language of Materials
Materials are in German and English.
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 the Letter from Hermann to his parents must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Coordinating Committee.
Extent
1 folder (0.01 linear ft.)
Custodial History
Purchased from Lynn Pulsipher in 2016.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased; Lynn Pulsipher; May 2016.
Processing Information
Processed; Ryan K. Lee; 2016.
- Title
- Register of Letter from Hermann to his parents
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Ryan K. Lee
- Date
- 2016 August 15
- 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