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Journal of travels through the American northwest

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 1171

Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a transcript. The journal describes the travels of an unnamed individual through the states of Missouri, Nebraska, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and California as well as a return trip by sea from California through Panama. The document ends as the author approaches New York City by sea. Through out the journal the author gives descriptions of his surroundings as well as incidents. This item is dated from April 14, 1865 to Nov. 9, 1865.

Dates

  • 1865

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

Extent

1 item (44 leaves)(0.08 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Donated in 1974; Transferred from Ellison Collection MSS 1474.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; 1974.

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Title
Register of Journal of travels through the American northwest
Status
Completed
Author
Benjamin Sipes
Date
2010 August 4
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

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