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Overland diary to the Pacific

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 1028

Scope and Contents

Incomplete, handwritten account of an overland passage to California by an unknown author. The diary begins 219 miles east of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and documents the wagon journey to Fort Laramie, Wyoming, along the Oregon Trail. Described are landscape, wildlife, wagon train procedures, and Mormon settlements.

Dates

  • Creation: 1849

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Patrons are required to use photocopies of the original.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Please direct any questions to Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.

Extent

1 item

Custodial History

Donated in 1978.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; 1978.

Appraisal

19th Century Mormon and Western Manuscripts.

Existence and Location of Copies

Photocopy of original available in Folder 1. Transcription available in Folder 1.

Title
Register of Overland diary to the Pacific
Status
In Progress
Author
Patsy Shin Hernandez
Date
2010 July 28
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:
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