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Carson, Kit, 1809-1868

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Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

John L. Gaspar letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230340066]
Identifier: MSS 80
Abstract

This folder contains a handwritten letter dated 24 March 1925 and addressed to the Utah historian, Le Roy Hafen. John L. Gaspar discusses his relationship and his knowledge of the American frontiersman and scout, Kit Carson (1809-1868).

Dates: 1925 March 24
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / John L. Gaspar letter

Philander Simmons biography of Kit Carson

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233291837]
Identifier: Vault MSS 657
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed biography of Kit Carson. These are the personal recollections of Simmons, who knew Carson from 1858-1867.

Dates: 1870
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Philander Simmons biography of Kit Carson

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