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Photocopy of a typed history of the sintering plant at the International Smelting and Refining Company near Tooele, Utah. The operation was a lead smelter. The date of composition is uncertain.

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Collection of papers by or about Robert Hodgson Skelton. Included in the collection is Skelton's journal from his mission to India, plus a photocopy and transcription of the same. Also includes a petition for assistance to the people of Santa Cruz, California, by Skelton and other Mormon missionaries traveling to their missions without purse or scrip.

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Photocopies of diaries. Mrs. Tate lived in Tooele, Utah, served locally in the Mormon Relief Society, was active in Tooele social life, attended many funerals, and helped tend her many grandchildren.

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Photocopies of a typewritten history with handwritten corrections. The item is a history of John Tate who converted to the Mormon Church in England and migrated to Utah. Tate lived in Salt Lake City, Utah as a famer until 1861 when he move to Tooele, Utah. This biography was written as a student paper for a history class at Brigham Young University.

Scope and Contents Photocopies of a 224 page holograph diary. Tate, a native of Tooele, Utah, was called as a missionary to the Southern States' Mission for the Mormon Church in 1887. His diary recounts how he received this call, how he prepared for his mission, and various incidents relating to missionary activities and his personal experiences.On one occasion (23 Dec. 1887), he and his companion (Milo Hendricks) were shot with a shot gun. Tate was struck by 21 pieces of shot. Fifteen of which...

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Typescript of a diary, photocopies and typescripts of letters received, and biographical information. The diary relates to Tate's work in colonizing Arizona from 1880 to 1881. The letters were received by Tate from 1887 to 1888 while serving as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Southern States. The biographical data lists the church, city, and county positions held by Tate from 1871 to 1914.

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Photocopy of a typewritten history of the Tooele lead smelter which was owned by the Anaconda Company. The lead smelter was a major employer in Tooele for many years. The lead also poisoned many residents of the city.

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Collection of George W. Trip's research materials on the pioneers of Tooele, Utah, 1823-1994.

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Photocopy of a certificate signed by Brigham Young electing James B. Walker to the office of Captain, Company B., Tooele Military District Infantry Battalion.

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Budget reports, minutes of meetings, correspondence, pamphlets, and audits. Also included are various legislative papers relating to the passage of legislation on numerous issues. The materials relate to White's work as a state legislator.