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Cheney family papers

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 480

Scope and Contents

Typewritten autobiographical and biographical sketches and copies of correspondence. Describes conversion to Mormon Church, life in Nauvoo, Illinois, immigration to Utah and pioneering in Utah and the West. Also includes a letter from the donor.

Dates

  • 1841-1932

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

Biographical Sketch

Mormon converts and pioneers.

Extent

12 items (0.10 linear ft.)

Custodial History

Donated by Edith C. Clay in 1976.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Edith C. Clay; 1976.

Appraisal

19th Century Mormon and Western Manuscripts.

Title
Register of Cheney family papers
Status
In Progress
Author
Benjamin Sipes
Date
2010 July 6
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

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