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James Parshall Terry journal

 Item — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 515

Scope and Contents

Handwritten biographical sketch of Terry's life which describes Mormon difficulties in Missouri, campsites during the exodus west, pioneer life in southern Utah, and Terry's mission to Canada and northeastern U.S., 1887-1888. Also an account of Terry's activities in Echo Canyon during the Utah War, 1857. The journal was written in a watermaster's log which included previous entries.

Dates

  • 1857-1890

Creator

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

Biographical History

Mormon pioneer, missionary, patriarch and Utah militia captain.

Extent

1 item (1 v.)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Gift of Joyce Muhlestein, 1975.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Joyce Muhlestein; 1975.

Appraisal

19th Century Mormon and Western Manuscripts.

Existence and Location of Copies

Photocopy. S.. : s.n., 197-?* 120 p.

Title
Register of James Parshall Terry journal
Status
Completed
Author
Elisa Visick
Date
2010 July 8
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

Contact:
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Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States