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Ezra Meeker scrapbook

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 2274

Scope and Contents

Scrapbook of newspaper clippings. Also included are an autobiography, notes, letters, postcards, and miscellaneous items. The materials relate to Meeker's travels, his notoriety, and his experiences as a historian and as a pioneer.

Dates

  • 1924-1930

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

Biographical History

Pioneer, businessman, promoter, and historian of the Oregon trail.

Extent

100 items (circa)

Custodial History

Donated.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated.

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Title
Register of Ezra Meeker scrapbook
Status
In Progress
Author
Elisa Visick
Date
2010 October 7
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