Elias Smith journal typescript
Scope and Contents
Collection includes typescripts of journals kept by Elias Smith between 1836 and 1888. The journals document Smith's travels, experiences, and other events.
Dates
- 1836-1888
Creator
- Smith, Elias, 1804-1888 (Person)
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 Elias Smith journal typescript must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Elias Smith (1804-1888) was a Mormon judge, newspaper editor, and church officer. He was also the cousin of Joseph Smith, Jr.
Extent
2 boxes (0.75 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Typescripts in three volumes: I. 1836-1862. II. 1863-1874. III. 1875-1888.
Other Finding Aids
File-level inventory available online. http://files.lib.byu.edu/ead/XML/MSS2452.xml
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Lester Allen; 2002.
Appraisal
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
- Title
- Register of Elias Smith journal typescript
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Megan Furcini
- Date
- 2011 April 25
- 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
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States