William Burton journal
Scope and Contents
Bound, typewritten, carbon copy of William Burton's journal (1841-1851), which includes extracts from Joseph Wood's journal (1839-1840). The record gives a detailed account of the journey to Utah with Brigham Young and Heber C. Kimball in 1848, missionary experiences, and some family genealogy.
Dates
- 1837-1907
Creator
- Burton, William, 1809-1851 (Person)
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 Burton journal must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical Sketch
English convert to the Mormon Church who served missions for the church in Illinois, Ohio, Canada, Michigan, and Scotland.
Extent
1 folder (0.09 linear ft.) : (116 leaves)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Donated by Church Archives in 1980.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Church Archives; 1980.
Appraisal
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
- Burton, William, 1809-1851 -- Diaries
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
- Diaries
- Kimball, Heber C. (Heber Chase), 1801-1868
- Latter Day Saint missionaries
- Latter Day Saint pioneers
- Latter Day Saints -- Scotland -- History
- Latter Day Saints -- United States -- History
- Missions and Missionaries
- Wood, Joseph, actice 1840
- Young, Brigham, 1801-1877
- Title
- Register of William Burton journal
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Benjamin Sipes
- Date
- 2010 August 23
- 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