Jesse Wentworth Crosby diary
Scope and Contents
Account of his activities in Cowley, Wyoming, and in nearby communities. Entries focus on canal construction, his store, and other business enterprises, plus agricultural, church, and political activities. There are significant date gaps in the typescript, for instance, no entries for 21 September 1903-9 November 1904, nor for 14 February 1907-13 August 1908.
Dates
- 1902-1914
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 Jesse Wentworth Crosby diary must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
President of the Panguitch Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1882-1900; early settler in the Big Horn (Wyoming) Basin, 1900; first counselor in the Big Horn Stake presidency, 1901-1910; member of Wyoming legislature, representing Big Horn County, beginning in 1910.
Extent
182 leaves : carbon copy of typescript ; 28 cm.
Custodial History
Donated by Irene W. Ludlow, Portland, Oregon, 1996. Received from a granddaughter of Jesse W. Crosby Jr.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Irene W. Ludlow; 1996.
Appraisal
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
General
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- Title
- Register of Jesse Wentworth Crosby diary
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Rose Frank
- Date
- 2010 February 11
- 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
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States