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Account book and letters published in the "Deseret News"
Collection includes a copy of a handwritten account book, "Personal Account Book of John McLaws, Joseph City, Arizona;" a typescript volume of letters from colonists which appeared in the "Deseret News," describing in detail the history and development of the Mormon settlements on the Little Colorado River; and a copy of a hand-drawn map of Sunset, Arizona (1881).
William Coleman Allen biography
Photocopy of short typewritten biography. Crossed the plains to Utah with the pioneers as a child in 1847, settled with family in Mill Creek Canyon and, in 1851, in Draper. In 1876, called by Brigham Young to head the colonization of the Little Colorado River settlements in Arizona. Moved back to Draper in 1884.
Andrew Amundsen journal
Arizona historian tells of early 'Mormon' settlement in that section : gives high praise to pioneers
Partial transcript of a speech given by McClintock at an LDS stake conference in Phoeniz, Arizona, February 6, [1920]. Reviews the role of the Mormon pioneers in settling Arizona and their accomplishments.
Transcription of the Averett Family ledger book
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.
Jesse O. Ballenger letters
Photocopies of typescripts of four letters by Ballenger, three addressed to President Brigham Young and one to Apostle John Taylor outlining conditions in the settlement at Sunset Crossing, Arizona. Content includes relationship with local Native American tribes. Dated 1876-1877.
John A. Blythe journal
Photocopy of typescript. Describes his trip from Salt Lake City to the site of Joseph City and daily life in the United Order in that town. The diary also discusses the author's departure on a supply trip to Salt Lake City and concludes with his arrival in St. George, Utah en route.
A one-page autobiographical sketch entitled "History of John A. Blythe, From his birth to Feb. 3rd, 1876" is also included.
John Law Blythe papers
A brief sketch of the pioneer life of Lois A. Smith Bushman
Photocopy of typescript. Although intended to be a biographical sketch of Lois Bushman, manuscript includes a great deal of information about her husband, John, and the author as well. Covers the conversion of Lois's family to the Mormon Church in 1844; their trek across the plains to Utah; their subsequent move to establish Mormon settlements in eastern Arizona in 1876; and life on the Utah and Arizona frontier.
Thomas Walter Brookbank reminiscences
Consists of three separate manuscripts: "Religious Experiences of Thomas Walter Brookbank," "Travels and Threads of Experience," and "A Soldier's Recollections." These autobiographies recount the author's early life and conversion to Mormonism, his experiences in the Civil War (1861-1865), life in Utah and the Mormon settlements in eastern Arizona, and missionary activities in New Mexico, Texas, Mexico, and Great Britain.
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- Udall, David King, 1851-1938 2
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- Averett, Elijah, 1810-1886 1
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- Forrest, Earle R. (Earle Robert), 1883-1969 1
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- LeSueur, James W. (James Warren) 1
- Lee, John D. (John Doyle), 1812-1877 1
- Lyman, Francis M. (Francis Marion), 1840-1916 1
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- Smith, George Albert, 1817-1875 1
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- Smith, Joseph, Jr., 1805-1844 1
- Smith, Maria Elizabeth Bushman, 1869-1953 1
- Southern Utah State College 1
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- Tanner, Henry Martin, 1852-1935 1
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- United States. Bureau of Indian Affairs 1
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- Utah Expedition (1857-1858) 1
- Wallbeck, A. W. (Alexander William), 1859-1920 1
- Wells, Daniel H. (Daniel Hanmer), 1814-1891 1
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- Westover, Joanna Matilda Erickson, 1854-1929 1
- Whipple, Willard, 1858-1941 1
- William C. Allen Company 1
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- Young, Brigham, 1836-1903 1
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