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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Iron Mission

 Organization

Administrative History

The Iron Mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was formed following a call for volunteers in December 1850. By the next summer, missionaries had established an iron furnace and foundry in the area of Cedar City, Utah. However, the mission was eventually closed in 1858.

Citation:
Utah State Parks website, via WWW, Mar. 20, 2014 (Iron Mission; call for volunteers issued by Brigham Young, Dec. 1850; furnace and foundry est. in Cedar City, Utah area by missionaries by summer, 1851; closed in 1858)

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Morris A. Shirts historical research and publications, 1810-2001

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2227 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Includes the historical research of Shirts regarding Silver Reef, Peter Shirts, the Iron Mission, and Mountain Meadows. Includes research notes, correspondence, biographical histories, and other historical document materials. Materials date from 1810-2001.

Dates: 1810-2001

Morris A. Shirts historical research and publications on Silver Reef, 1876-1992

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2227 Series 1 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains the research on Silver Reef for Morris Shirts' published and unpublished manuscripts. Material dates from 1876 to 1992.

Dates: 1876-1992

Morris A. Shirts photographs and images for books and articles, 1870-1997

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2227 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains the photographs and images for Shirts' research of Silver Reef, Peter Shirts, and the Iron Mission. Material dates from 1870-1997.

Dates: 1870-1997

Morris A. Shirts photographs and images of Silver Reef, 1870-1989

 Sub-Series — Carton 51: Series 5 [Barcode: 31197233641155], Folder: 1-3
Identifier: MSS 2227 Series 5 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains photographs of the Silver Reef and Harrisburg, Utah area. Material dates from1870-1989, bulk 1870-1880.

Dates: 1870-1989

Morris A. Shirts photographs of Iron Mission and Mountain Meadows, 1900-1997

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2227 Series 5 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains photographs, surveys, maps, and other material related to Shirts' research of the Iron Mission. Material dates from 1900-1997.

Dates: 1900-1997

Morris A. Shirts research on Mountain Meadows, 1850-1996

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2227 Series 1 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains the research of Morris A. Shirts on Mountain Meadows including research notes, correspondence, and history. Material dates from 1850-1996.

Dates: 1850-1996

Morris A. Shirts research on the Iron Mission, 1840-2001

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2227 Series 1 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains the research, correspondence, and drafts related to articles on the Iron Mission on Morris A. Shirts' book, "A Trial Furnace." Also contain source checks, edits, and revisions done by Frances Smeath and Kathryn Shirts. Material dates from 1840-2001.

Dates: 1840-2001

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