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Mormon War papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS FM 7

Scope and Contents

Microfilmed copies of original joint legislative committee journals (1838-1839), legislative proceedings (1838-1841), correspondence and orders (1838-1839), evidence given at the court of inquiry held in November 1838 to investigate Joseph Smith (1805-1844) and others for high treason, and certificates dealing with indictments against Mormons (1841) pertaining to the Mormon disturbances in Missouri (1838-1841). The film is 16 mm. and 35 mm. and is photonegative.

Dates

  • Creation: 1838-1841

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 Mormon War papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Extent

16 microfilm reels (1600 ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Other Finding Aids

Finding aid, which includes a name index, available in repository.

Appraisal

19th Century Mormon and Western Manuscripts.

Existence and Location of Originals

Material specified: Mormon War Papers. Missouri State Archives 1001 Industrial Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65102.

Related Names

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Register of Mormon War papers
Status
Completed
Author
Lucy Brimhall
Date
2013 April 10
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.

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

http://sc.lib.byu.edu/
Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States

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