George Perry Thompson diaries
Scope and Contents
Phocopies of handwritten diaries. Thompson writes about his farming activities, his Mormon Church related activities, his visions and answers to prayers, and the death of his wife, Elizabeth Thompson. Thompson had a dream on 15 Oct. 1912 that stated Jesus Christ would return to the earth on 28 Aug. 1950 stating: "take it for all its worth." He also dreams about the various women he should marry polygamously.
Dates
- 1896-1912
Creator
- Thompson, George Perry, 1836- (Person)
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 George Perry Thompson diaries must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Mormon farmer living near Riverdale, Weber County, Utah.
Extent
2 items (ca. 500 p.)
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Parly N. Butler; 1978.
Appraisal
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
- Title
- Register of George Perry Thompson diaries
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Garrett Schroath
- Date
- 2011 April 18
- 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