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B. F. Cummings journal

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 91

Scope and Contents

Holograph journal, written to replace a previously lost volume, in which Cummings describes his assistance of Latter-day Saint Church members in New England in preparing to move west to Utah, and his work as president of the New England Mission. Also contains a handwritten note by Benjamin Franklin Cummings III concerning other volumes of the journal.

Dates

  • 1876

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 B. F. Cummings journal must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical / Historical

Mormon missionary to New England.

Extent

21 p. (0.08 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

Harold B. Lee Library Special Collections and Manuscripts Dept., Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602.

Custodial History

Donated in 1974.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; 1974.

Appraisal

19th Century Mormon and Western Manuscripts.

Existence and Location of Copies

Typescript of the journal located in Special Collections.

Title
Register of B. F. Cummings journal
Status
Completed
Author
Benjamin Sipes
Date
2010 June 9
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:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States