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John Smith mission journal, typescript drafts, 1862-1864

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 4
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 1

Scope and Contents

Two drafts of a typescript of the compiled journal kept by Smith while serving a mission in Denmark, dated 17 May 1862 to 12 April 1864. The journal spans Smith's entire mission, including his journey from Salt Lake City to Denmark. Includes a letter from Gary Smith to Eldred G. Smith with notes about the transcription, which was done by Gary in 1963.

Dates

  • 1862-1864

Conditions Governing Access

Originals restricted. Photocopies and typescripts of the originals available for public use.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from John Smith papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Coordinating Committee.

Extent

1 folder

Language of Materials

English

Other Finding Aids

Item-level inventory available online. http://files.lib.byu.edu/ead/XML/VMSS803.xml

Existence and Location of Originals

Original journal can be found in the LDS Church History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Existence and Location of Copies

Photocopies and typescripts of originals are available in Box 3 and 4.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States