Ute Indians -- History
Found in 34 Collections and/or Records:
Luke William Gallup diary
Typewritten excerpts from a handwritten diary. Gallup summarizes his activities monthly. Gallup settled in Springville, Utah, in 1851. He writes about encounters with Ute Indians, the Utah War, and the Mormon "reformation." He comments on Mormon polygamy and tells about the death of his wife. Also included are the patriarchal blessings given to Luke and to his wife, Lydia.
Gustive O. Larson photograph albums, 1911-1947
Contains three photograph albums.
Joshua Hawkes autobiography
Photocopy of a typescript. Hawkes was born in Missouri and lived in Nauvoo, Illinois, as a small child. He later came to Utah and lived in several places. He eventaully settled in Franklin, Idaho. He participated in the Walker War against the Ute Indians and also in the Utah War against the United States Army.
Henrie family biographies
Silas Hillman autobiography and financial records
Handwritten autobiography of Hillman describing his conversion to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his later experiences. He writes about the persecutions and problems the Mormons faced in Kirtland, Ohio, Missouri, and Nauvoo, Illinois. He also writes about encounters with Ute Indians during the 1850s following his migration to Utah. Also included are family financial records. Collection includes photocopy of materials.
George A. Hicks history of Spanish Fork
Typewritten history of Spanish Fork, Utah, which was signed by the author. The history concentrates on the era of the 1850s and tells about early schools, the arrival of settlers from Palmyra, Utah, problems with grasshoppers, and the war with the Ute Indians called the "Walker War."
John F. Kinney letter
Handwritten letter. The item is addressed to Gibbs, "Marshal of the United States for the Territory of Utah." Kinney directs Gibbs to arrest some Indians in Sanpete County, Utah for "Larceny."
Christian J. Larsen diary and autobiography
Gustive O. Larson papers
Andrew Love diary
Photocopy of a handwritten diary with a typescript of the item. There are many gaps in the record. Love writes about his life in Clover Creek and in Nephi, Utah. He tells about troubles with the Ute Indians, his polygamous marriage, the Utah war, and his life in Nephi.