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Mormons -- Utah

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Brigham Young correspondence and other material, 1846-1878

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 3 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, a will, and other materials related to Young's interactions with other Mormon leaders. Includes information on his relationship with Thomas L. Kane, Mormon relations with Native American peoples, and the development of Utah. Materials date from between 1846 and 1878.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1846-1878

Brigham Young correspondence with Thomas L. Kane, 1846-1875

 Sub-Series — Box 15: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197232550779]
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 3 Sub-Series 7 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence between Brigham Young and Thomas L. Kane. Letters deal with Mormon political concerns, as well as religion and family matters. Materials date between 1846 and 1875.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1846-1875

Brigham Young will and other material, 1872-1878

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 3 Sub-Series 7 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains Brigham Young's will, legal documents, and other miscellaneous materials which date between 1871 and 1878.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1872-1878

Rell G. Francis photograph collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 4255
Scope and Contents

This collection contains 205 photographs from a variety of photographers with studios in Utah including Ad. Anderson, Daniels Photo, C.W. Carter, Conkling and Co., Fox & Symons, Huish, John Matson, Morris & Co., C.R. Savage, Sainsbury & Johnson, and Stringham & Stringham. There are also photographs from out-of-state and international photographers. Portraits include Joseph Smith, Brigham Young, and Orson Pratt.

Dates: approximately 1870-1910

Thomas L. Kane letters and notes from visit to Utah, 1871-1873

 Sub-Series — Box 17: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197232550795]
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 3 Sub-Series 10
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence and notes by Kane relating to his trip to Utah and tour of settlements in the territory, as well as information on local Indians. Materials date from between 1871 and 1873.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1871-1873