Scope and Contents Contains a ward history titled, "Brief History of Tremonton Second Ward," compiled by the Tremonton Second Ward historian of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dated 1984. The history includes photographs, descriptions of the families in the ward, and the history and organization of previous wards. There are images of the members of the bishoprics ranging from 1927 to 1984. There are also two record books in the collection titled "Division Supervisors Roll and Record Book of...

Scope and Contents Handwritten diary of Cone's overland journey by ox team from Waukesha, Wisconsin to California in 1849. Cone is a descriptive writer and proud to record "only facts." Diary describes traveling conditions, encounters with Indians, cholera outbreaks, fellow travelers, and government assistance at the end of the trail. Cone also spent time in Salt Lake City and wrote about his unfavorable impressions. After arriving at California, Cone made several trips to Sacramento. Life in California was...

Scope and Contents Handwritten diary and typewritten transcript. The diary was transcribed by Jackson's sister, Marion Jackson Gilbert, in 1855. Jackson made the overland journey with mules from Independence, Missouri to Sacramento, California in 1849. Long and descriptive daily entries focus on the nature of the California trail, encounters with Indians, and the condition of forts along the way. Several outbreaks of cholera also occurred. Jackson stopped at Salt Lake City and attended Pioneer Day festivities....