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Lorenzo Hill Hatch autobiography and diary

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 3135

Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a microfilm copy of a handwritten autobiography and diary. Hatch writes about his early life, joining the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1839, his life in Nauvoo, Illinois, his migration to Utah in 1850, and settling in Lehi, Utah, in 1851. He tells about his mission for the Mormon Church from 1856 to 1858, his work as a farmer and a carpenter, and Mormon Church meetings. He writes about serving in the legislature of Utah. He also tells about his service as a Mormon Bishop in Franklin, Idaho, and his work in the Idaho legislature. He also writes about his return to Utah and his mission for the Mormon Church to the Zuni Indians.

Dates

  • Creation: 1855-1885

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in 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 Lorenzo Hill Hatch autobiography and diary must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Extent

1 item (117 p.)

Additional Description

Custodial History

This item was photocopied from reel 6 of the 920 microfilm collection in 2001.

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Related Names

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Register of Lorenzo Hill Hatch autobiography and diary
Status
In Progress
Author
Rose Frank
Date
18 February 2011
Description rules
Appm
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

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Contact:
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Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States

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