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Subject Source: Cclabroad

Found in 2746 Collections and/or Records:

Brigham Young account book

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233286837]
Identifier: Vault MSS 155
Scope and Contents

Handwritten entries in a business account book recording Brigham Young's financial transactions from 1856 to 1874. There are many gaps in the record. These accounts were written by Hiram B. Clawson and others.

Dates: 1856-1877
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Brigham Young account book

Brigham Young and Willard Richards certificate of introduction

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233284816]
Identifier: Vault MSS 63
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed certificate including the official seal of the territory of Utah with a green ribbon attached. The item is written "to whom it may concern." It introduces the bearer as an acquaintance of Brigham Young. The manuscript was probably used for missionaries of the Mormon Church. The item was signed by both Young and Willard Richards, an apostle in the Mormon Church.

Dates: 1852
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Brigham Young and Willard Richards certificate of introduction

Brigham Young eyeglasses

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197239241778]
Identifier: MSS 9053
Scope and Contents

A pair of eyeglasses that were made for Brigham Young after coming to Utah in 1847, and were left at the home of Emma Gardner in Payson or Nephi, Utah, on one his trips south prior to 1865.

Dates: approximately 1865
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Brigham Young eyeglasses

Brigham Young financial papers

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233284543]
Identifier: Vault MSS 57
Scope and Contents

Handwritten lists of financial transactions. The materials may deal with freight that was carried by wagon trains coming to Utah.

Dates: 1851-1857
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Brigham Young financial papers

Brigham Young funeral announcement for Heber C. Kimball

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230340058]
Identifier: MSS 68
Abstract

The folder contains a handwritten announcement of the death of the Mormon Apostle, Heber C. Kimball. Young also states when the funeral would be held. The item is dated 22 June 1868 and was probably penned by one of Brigham Young's secretaries who also signed Brigham Young's name to it.

Dates: 1868
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Brigham Young funeral announcement for Heber C. Kimball

Brigham Young letter

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233283503]
Identifier: Vault MSS 46
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter, dated January 26, 1864, and addressed to T. C. Durant. Young writes to Durant concerning the survey to be used by the Union Pacific Railroad Company.

Dates: 1864 January 26
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Brigham Young letter

Brigham Young letter

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233283644]
Identifier: Vault MSS 89
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter, dated 2 Sept. 1856, addressed to a Sister Tufts, and written in Salt Lake City, Utah. Young gives Tufts advice on the renting of her house.

Dates: 1856 Deptember 2
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Brigham Young letter

Brigham Young letter

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233287587]
Identifier: Vault MSS 240
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter, dated December 8, 1874, and addressed to the Mormon settlement of Kanab, Utah. Young writes about the United Order. The item was also signed by George Albert Smith.

Dates: 1874 December 8
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Brigham Young letter

Brigham Young letter

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233294351]
Identifier: Vault MSS 693
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter dated September 5, 1860 calling James Wareham of Manti, Utah, to missionary service.

Dates: 1860 September 5
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Brigham Young letter

Brigham Young letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230237627]
Identifier: MSS SC 730
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a handwritten and signed note dated 16 March 1830. Young states he will pay $18.50 with interest for some kitchen chairs.

Dates: 1830
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Brigham Young letter

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