Young, John W. (John Willard), 1844-1924
Dates
- Existence: 1844 - 1924
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
Thomas Walter Brookbank reminiscences
Consists of three separate manuscripts: "Religious Experiences of Thomas Walter Brookbank," "Travels and Threads of Experience," and "A Soldier's Recollections." These autobiographies recount the author's early life and conversion to Mormonism, his experiences in the Civil War (1861-1865), life in Utah and the Mormon settlements in eastern Arizona, and missionary activities in New Mexico, Texas, Mexico, and Great Britain.
John T. Conk letter to Brigham Young
Handwritten and signed letter, dated 8 Nov. 1867, and addressed to Brigham Young, second president of the Mormon Church. Conk writes to Young to give up the "charge" of the "lower Mill" to John W. Young.
Joseph F. Smith receipt
Handwritten and signed receipt dated 15 June 1878 for money received from John W. Young for the emigration of Allen Wakeling.
Ammon M. Tenney papers
Photocopy of typescript. Includes a number of letters written to Tenney by such people as Brigham Young (1801-1877), Wilford Woodruff (1807-1898), and John W. Young (1844-1924) concerning the purchase of land at St. Johns, Arizona, for Mormon settlement, missionary work among the Indians, and obtaining work for Mormon settlers by bidding on raliroad contracts. Some of Tenney's replies are also included. Folder also includes typescript copy of Tenney's journal for 1875-1876.
John W. Young letter
Handwritten and signed letter, dated April 11, 1874, and addressed to the St. George Stake of the Mormon Church in St. George, Utah. Young writes about establising the "United Order" in St. George.
John W. Young letter and a telegram to Brigham Young
Handwritten and signed letter, dated 9 Nov. 1871, addressed to Brigham Young, and written in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. John W. Young writes about his activities and his concern for "spies." Also included is a telegram from John W. Young to Brigham Young dated 3 June 1870.
John W. Young letters
Handwritten and signed letters dated 6 April 1874 and 15 Sept. 1887. The 1874 missive is addressed to settlements "southeast of St. George," Utah, and relates to the mission of the the Mormon Church to the Indians of Moencopi. The 1887 letter is addressed to George Alfred Townsend and relates to Townsend's disire to come to the West U.S.
John W. Young passport
Handwritten and printed passport. The item offers the protection of the United States for John Willard Young of Salt Lake City, Utah. The item was stamped by various United States embassies in Europe.
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