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Photocopy of a handwritten autobiography and an account of Joseph Young's death and funeral by his son, Seymour B. Young. Joseph writes about his conversion to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and comments on various doctrines of that faith.

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Handwritten diary describing a trip from Liverpool, England through various parts of the United States from 16 Aug. to 27 Oct. 1872. Crook visited numerous places in New York State, Canada, Illinois, and Michigan. He also visited Salt Lake City, Utah and gave a destription of that city and the Mormons living there in entries roughly 1500 words in length.

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Typewritten copy of a diary kept from 1 January to 1 July 1860 in which Moon gives a brief account of his activities and life in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Handwritten and signed letters dated 20 Feb. and 12 June 1896 and addressed to a David Mackenzie. Pauncefate writes about the Mormons and the theater in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Scope and Contents Photocopy of a handwritten letter dated 14 July 1849. The item was written by a Mormon in Salt Lake City, Utah. He signed the item with an illegible signature. His first name was "Wm." and his second name started with an "S." The item is addressed to relatives in Richmond, Indiana. The writer of the letter tells about the conditions of Salt Lake City, since its founding two years previously. He tells about the weather, economic conditions, prices of goods, and other general matters...

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Handwritten "Memorandum Book." Spencer copies articles from newspapers, writes about various cures for diseases, and mentions some occurrences in the area where he lived.

Scope and Contents Photocopies of typescripts of diary excerpts, a biographical sketch, and family genealogies. There are many gaps in the diary. Squires writes about his early life, joining the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1847, and migrating to Utah in 1853. He also discusses his polygamous marriages; his mission to England; his life in Salt Lake City, Utah; his attempts to avoid being arrested by federal officials for polygamy; his trial for unlawful cohabitation; and his subsequent...

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Photocopy of a handwritten diary kept from 3 May 1876 to 7 Jan. 1882. Ure writes about working in a warehouse of the Utah Central Railroad, participating in music groups, and serving as an elders quorum president for the Mormon Church. Also included are notations of work schedules.