Moses Whitaker Taylor papers
Scope and Contents note
This collection contains original diaries, 1884-1909. Other papers include patriarchal, father's and missionary blessings; copies of reports to the First Presidency of the Church concerning problems in Coalville, Utah; newspaper clippings; and a Latter-day Saint stake president's certificate for Taylor's son, Moses C. Taylor. The papers concern Taylor's experiences in Salt Lake City and Kamas, Utah; as a missionary in the Southern States, 1890-1893; and as president of the Summit (Utah) Stake. Some references to the Mormon practice of plural marriage are also included. Also includes photocopy and typescript copy of diaries, dated 1884-1906.
Dates
- 1862-1922
Creator
- Taylor, Moses Whitaker, 1862-1922 (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access note
Material specified: Original diaries restricted. Originals may only be used with permission of curator of 19th century Western & Mormon Manuscripts. Microfilm copy is available without restriction.
Conditions Governing Use note
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the Moses Whitaker Taylor papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Mormon leader and son of John Taylor, who was president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1880-1887. Moses served as president of the Summit (Utah) Stake of the Church, 1901-1921.
Extent
1 microfilm reel (1.5 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Includes original diaries, 1884-1909. Other papers include patriarchal, father's and missionary blessings; copies of reports to the First Presidency of the Church concerning problems in Coalville, Utah; newspaper clippings; and a Latter-day Saint stake president's certificate for Taylor's son, Moses C. Taylor.
Other Finding Aids note
A more detailed finding aid is available in print in the repository
Custodial History note
Gifted; Afton Walker, Edna Beard Taylor, and descendants of Moses W. Taylor, 1974. Diary, 1906-1909, Gifted; Paul Walton, 1998.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Donated; Afton Walker, Edna Beard Taylor, and descendants of Moses W. Taylor, 1974.
Donated; Paul Walton; 1998.
Appraisal note
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
Processing Information note
Processed; Brian D. Reeves, October 2000; Revised March 2005.
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Summit Stake (Utah)
- Diaries
- Immigration and American Expansion
- Latter Day Saint churches -- Missions -- Southern States -- History
- Latter Day Saint churches -- Prayers and devotions
- Mormon Church -- Southern States -- History
- Pioneers
- Polygamy -- Religious aspects -- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Title
- Register of the Moses Whitaker Taylor papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Brian D. Reeves
- Date
- 1862-1922
- 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.
- Sponsor
- Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, 2007-2008
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States