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Joseph H. Strain letters

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 2540

Scope and Contents

Typewritten and signed letters dated 17 May and 5 June 1916. The items are addressed respectively to Frank Cannon and John M. Cannon both of Salt Lake City, Utah. Strain writes concerning the Ruby Valley Land Company. Strain wants to know the strength of the company and the outlook for its succes. Apparently, the company was established with the intention of attracting Mormon settlers.

Dates

  • 1916 June 5
  • 1916 May 17

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 Joseph H. Strain letters must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical note

Joseph H. Strain (1864-1946) was an Anaconda, Montana businessman.

Extent

2 items (2 p.)(0.01 linear ft.)

Custodial History

Purchased from Peter Crawley in 1985.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased; Peter Crawley; 1985.

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Title
Register of Joseph H. Strain letters
Status
In Progress
Author
Benjamin Sipes
Date
2010 November 8
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

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