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Letter from Parkville, Missouri

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 647

Scope and Contents

Handwritten letter dated 13 April 1850. The item is from the residents of Parkville, Missouri, to a newspaper called the "Tribune" in which they suggest Parkville as an embarkation point for emigrants going to California.

Dates

  • Creation: 1850 April 13

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. Please direct any questions to Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.

Extent

1 item ((2 p.) + typescript)

Additional Description

Custodial History

Donated.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated.

Appraisal

19th Century Mormon and Western Manuscripts.

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Register of Letter from Parkville, Missouri
Status
In Progress
Author
Elisa Visick
Date
2010 July 14
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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