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Benjamin W. Driggs diary

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 3279

Scope and Contents

Driggs was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a missionary for that faith.

Dates

  • 1871-1872

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

Biographical note

Photocopy of a microfilm copy of a handwritten diary. Driggs writes about his early life and begins his diary on 6 April 1871. His last entry is 26 Sept. 1872. The record has many gaps. Driggs tells about his mission for the Mormon Church in Great Britain, and he writes about his daily activities.

Extent

1 v. (ca. 200 p.)(0.08 linear ft.)

Custodial History

These materials were photocopied from the 920 microfilm collection, reel 50.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Photocopied from the 920 microfilm collection, reel 50.

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Title
Register of Benjamin W. Driggs diary
Status
In Progress
Author
Benjamin Sipes
Date
2011 March 3
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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Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States