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Kane (Pa.) -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Unspecified ingested source

Found in 62 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
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / Thomas L. Kane papers on the Mormons

Brigham Young correspondence with Church leaders, 1858-1871

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

Contains correspondence between Brigham Young and George Q. Cannon, George A. Smith, and Daniel H. Wells. Letters include discussion of the Army's presence in Utah, the Mountain Meadows Massacre, and other matters. Materials date between 1858 and 1871.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1858-1871
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / Thomas L. Kane papers on the Mormons / Brigham Young correspondence and other material

Brigham Young correspondence with Indian leaders, 1853-1858

 Sub-Series — Box 15: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197232550779]
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 3 Sub-Series 7 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence between Brigham Young and various Native American leaders, including those from the Ute, Shoshone, and Paiute tribes. The letters discuss trade and relations between Indians and white settlers in Utah. Materials date between 1853 and 1858.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1853-1858
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / Thomas L. Kane papers on the Mormons / Brigham Young correspondence and other material

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
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / Thomas L. Kane papers on the Mormons / Brigham Young correspondence and other material

E. Kent Kane general research on the Kane family, 1851-1982

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 9 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains typescripts, articles, notes, pamphlets, and correspondence gathered by Kane on the history of the Kane family. Materials date from between 1851 and 1982.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1851-1982
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / E. Kent Kane papers / E. Kent Kane research on the Kane family

E. Kent Kane papers, 1830-1982

 Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 9
Scope and Contents

Contains materials documenting the life and Kane family history research conducted by E. Kent Kane. Includes materials on Kane's personal relationship with Mormon leaders, research files, and related items. Items date from between 1830 and 1982.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1830-1982
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers

E. Kent Kane papers on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1901-1959

 Sub-Series — Box 49: Series 9 [Barcode: 31197232551157]
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 9 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains addresses, manuscripts, and other materials related to Kane's travels to Utah in 1949 and 1957. Includes information on his interactions with Church leaders, and his views on his grandfather, Thomas L. Kane. Materials date from between 1901 and 1959.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1901-1959
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / E. Kent Kane papers

E. Kent Kane research on Abraham Kintzing, 1859

 Sub-Series — Box 52: Series 9 [Barcode: 31197232551181]
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 9 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 10
Scope and Contents

Contains a biographical sketch with some notes by Kane on the life of Abraham Kintzing (1763-1835). Original sketch dates from 1859.

Dates: Majority of material found in 1859
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / E. Kent Kane papers / E. Kent Kane research on the Kane family

E. Kent Kane research on Elias Kent Kane, 1830-1977

 Sub-Series — Box 50: Series 9 [Barcode: 31197232551165]
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 9 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, articles, biographical sketches, and other materials gathered by Kane in his research on Elias Kent Kane (1794-1835). Materials date from between 1830 and 1977.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1830-1977
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / E. Kent Kane papers / E. Kent Kane research on the Kane family

E. Kent Kane research on Elisha Kent Kane, 1858-1973

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 9 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, biographical sketches, notes, and other materials gathered by Kane related to his research on Elisha Kent Kane (1820-1857). Materials date from between 1858 and 1973.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1858-1973
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / E. Kent Kane papers / E. Kent Kane research on the Kane family

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