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Mines and mineral resources -- Utah

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Donald A. Nelson collection of Teasdale family books and journals

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 8224
Scope and Contents

Contains two rare books and six small journals related to Latter Day Saint apostle George Teasdale (1831-1907), his son George Ezra Teasdale (1857-1935), and George Ezra's daughter June Emma Teasdale (1900-1920). Materials include in formation on family and social activities, as well as service in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Materials date from between 1841 and 1929.

Dates: 1841-1929
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Donald A. Nelson collection of Teasdale family books and journals

Teasdale family rare books, 1841-1851

 Series
Identifier: MSS 8224 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains two books collected by the Teasdale family: Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens published in 1851, and The Beauties of Shakespeare selected by William Dodd published in 1841. Both of these books were gifted and regifted among various members of the Teasdale family. They contain inscriptions and signatures ranging from 1854-1929 from George Teasdale, George Ezra Teasdale, Emily E. Teasdale, and Frances M. Brown (Emily E. Teasdale's sister).

Dates: Publication: 1841-1851
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8224, Donald A. Nelson collection of Teasdale family books and journals

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