Diaries
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Lorenzo Brown diary
File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230317445]
Identifier: MSS SC 1880
Scope and Contents
Collection contains a handwritten diary (approximately 200 pages ; 16 x 11 cm). Except for a few pages, the item covers the years 1875-1877 when Brown served as a Mormon missionary in England. Brown was living in St. George, Utah when called as a missionary. He describes his trip to and from England and his daily activities there. Dated 1875-1880. Also includes an unedited transcription.
Dates:
1875-1880
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
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Lorenzo Brown diary
Lorenzo Brown diary and autobiography
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 497
Scope and Contents
Includes Lorenzo Brown's handwritten diary and autobiography. Brown's autobiography starts in 1856 when his diary begins. Describes his conversion to the Mormon Church, life in Nauvoo, Illinois, and relationship with Joseph Smith, the first president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Brown then describes his migration to Salt Lake City, Utah, settling in Las Vegas, Nevada, a move to the St. George, Utah area, service on a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
Dates:
1856-1902