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Alfred D. Young letter

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 3871

Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a letter by Alfred D. Young addressed to President James K. Polk from 1845. In the letter Young describes the difficulties of the Mormon people.

Dates

  • 1845

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Alfred D. Young letter must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical / Historical

Alfred D. Young (1808-1889) was a Mormon farmer who lived in Kanab, Utah. He joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1841 and had lived in Nauvoo, Illinois.

Extent

1 folder (0.08 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; 1994.

Appraisal

19th Century Mormon and Western Manuscripts.

Title
Register of Alfred D. Young letter
Status
Completed
Author
Rose Frank
Date
10 June 2011
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States