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Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Luke William Gallup autobiography and diaries

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197231186922]
Identifier: MSS 2347
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a microfilm copy of a handwritten autobiography and diary. Gallup writes about his early life in Connecticut, his migration to Iowa, and how he joined the Mormon Church. Gallup moved to Springville, Utah, in 1851. He writes about his life in that town, his service during the Utah Expedition of 1857-8, his relationships to his wives, his mission for the Mormon Church to Connecticut. Gallup moved to Santa Ana, California, in 1888.

Dates: 1842-1891
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Luke William Gallup autobiography and diaries

Luke William Gallup letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197232489713]
Identifier: MSS 583
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter dated May 29, 1889 and addressed to "Dear Children Wm. James. & your families." Luke writes to his sons primarily about family matters. He also tells them about his farming activities and the reasons why he does not want to come to Utah.

Dates: 1889 May 29
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Luke William Gallup letter

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