Charles John Singleton journal
Scope and Contents note
The first folder contains the journal of Charles John Singleton which accounts for his travels from 1866-1881. Singleton traveled from England to Australia, Mexico, the British Columbia, Panama, and across the North American Continent. The journal acccounts for conditions on his voyages, Singleton's reaction to different cultures, railroads, foods and the geography of different countries. The second folder contains loose items from the journal including a newspaper clipping, a souvenier, a pressed leaf, and a poem addressed to Singleton's sister.
Dates
- 1866-1881
Creator
- Singleton, John, 1938- (Person)
Conditions Governing Access note
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use note
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Charles John Singleton journal must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Charles John Singleton traveled throughout the world from 1866-1881.
Extent
2 folders (0.1 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The journal of Charles John Singleton dates from 1866-1881. It documents his voyages and travels all over the world from England to Australia, Mexico, the British Columbia, Panama, and across the North American Continent.
Custodial History note
Donated by Peter Crawley in 1987.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Donated; Peter Crawley; 1987.
Appraisal note
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts because of Charles John Singleton's journeys to the West and his documentation of his visit to Utah.
Processing Information note
Processed; Katie Connors, student processor and John Murphy, curator; 2008.
- Title
- Register of Charles John Singleton journal
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Katie Connors
- Date
- 16 July 2008
- 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
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States