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William Derby Johnson papers

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 423

Scope and Contents

Typescripts of excerpts from his father's letters and journal, a letter from E.W. Johnson to the Deseret News concerning its account of Johnson's death, a letter from his father concerning personal conduct. Also contains photocopies of four photographs and a list of other accounts of Johnson's death due to a coyote bite in the Mormon Colonies in Mexico.

Dates

  • 1891-1892

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

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 William Derby Johnson papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Student, Brigham Young Academy.

Extent

5 items

Custodial History

Gift of Beth Simper, 1975.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Beth Simper; 1975.

Appraisal

19th century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Title
Register of William Derby Johnson papers
Status
Completed
Author
Elisa Visick
Date
2010 July 6
Description rules
Appm
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:
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Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States