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Transcription of the Averett Family ledger book

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 1303
Scope and Contents

Narrative of the history of members of the Averett family, including conversion, activities in Far West and Nauvoo, emigration westward, and settlement and activities in Utah Territory. The transcription was entrusted to P.T. Reilly.

Dates: 1972
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Joseph M. Ferguson letter to Nancy W. Ott

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7529
Abstract

The Joseph M. Ferguson letter consists of one letter, written 11 August 1849, from J. M. Ferguson to his sister, Nancy W. Ott. The letter concerns his sister's resettlement in Salt Lake City.

Dates: 1849 August 11
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Jesse M. Harmon family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1665
Scope and Contents Collection consists of materials by and about the Jesse M. Harmon family. Of particular focus are Jesse M. Harmon, who was a prominent member of the community in Provo, Utah, and his father Appleton Milo Harmon, who was an original pioneer to Utah in 1847, and was known for constructing the odometer invented by William Clayton. Includes biographical and genealogical sketches of several family members, newspaper clippings, journal transcripts, family newsletters, and other documents used in...
Dates: approximately 1868-1989
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Robert Peirce letter

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 2590
Abstract

Letter written by Robert Peirce August 31, 1848 to his family in Pennsylvania about his journey to Salt Lake City and his LDS faith.

Dates: 1848 August 31; 1848 August 31
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Emmeline B. Wells diary typescripts

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1407
Abstract

Includes two linear feet of unedited typed transcripts including the years 1844-1846 and 1874-1920. Her entries are daily, tell of her activities, and often present her opinions and impressions as well. The accounts are often lengthy and detailed. The 1882 diary also includes entries by Well's daughter, Louisa.

Dates: 1844-1920
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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Averett, Elijah, 1810-1886 1
Averett, Johanna Christina Neilson, 1837-1924 1
Averett, John, -1847 1
Averett, Murray 1
Cannon, Louisa Martha Wells, 1862-1888 1
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Ferguson, Joseph M. (Joseph Martin), 1820-1896 1
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Harmon family 1
Harmon, Appleton Milo, 1820-1877 1
Harmon, Jesse M. (Jesse Martin), 1868-1922 1
Ott, Nancy W. (Nancy Williams), 1822-1863 1
Peirce family 1
Peirce, Robert, 1797-1884 1
Reilly, P. T. (Plez Talmadge), 1911-1996 1
Relief Society (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) 1
Rockwell, Orrin Porter, 1813-1878 1
Smith, Joseph, Jr., 1805-1844 1
Tanner, George S. 1
Wells, Emmeline B. (Emmeline Blanche), 1828-1921 1
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