Silas Richards diary and autobiography
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of photocopies made of a typescript of Richards' diary and autobiography. The typescript was made by Ailcy Brady Casper Morrell in 1957. Richards was pioneer who came to Salt Lake City, Utah in 1849 and settled in St. George, Utah in 1864. He was active in many assignments for the Mormon Church. Also included is a short biography of Richard's wife Kezia Frances Brady Richards by Laura F. Tucker Henrie.
Dates
- Creation: 1846-1884
Creator
- Richards, Silas, 1807-1884 (Person)
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 Silas Richards diary and autobiography must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical Sketch
Richards was a Mormon bishop and pioneer and justice of the peace.
Extent
31 p. (0.07 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Donated by John F. Mower in 1975.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; John F. Mower; 1975.
Appraisal
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
Existence and Location of Copies
Reproduced in 1976.
Physical Description
Typewritten, photocopy.
Subject
- Richards, Silas, 1807-1884 -- Diaries (Person)
- Brady family (Family)
- Richards, Kezia Frances Brady, 1841-1923 (Person)
- Title
- Register of Silas Richards diary and autobiography
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Benjamin Sipes
- Date
- 2010 July 21
- 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
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States