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Francis Kuhn scrapbook

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 548

Scope and Contents

Scrapbook largely comprised of newspaper clippings relating to the United States war with Mexico, 1846 to 1848. Most of the items were clipped from newspapers of the time. The materials relate to the course and outcome of the war and to the personalities involved. Some of the items are in Spanish. The collection is believed to have been created by a Francis Kuhn.

Dates

  • 1846-1848

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 Francis Kuhn scrapbook must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Collector of newspaper clippings.

Extent

1 v. ((200 p.) + photocopies)

Custodial History

Donated in 1974.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; 1974.

Appraisal

19th Century Mormon and Western Manuscripts.

Title
Register of Francis Kuhn scrapbook
Status
In Progress
Author
Elisa Visick
Date
2010 July 9
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:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States