John Riggs papers
Scope and Contents
Ledger account books, letters, receipts, certificates, an autobiography, and biographical materials. Riggs' autobiography relates many faith-promoting experiences in the early history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Riggs writes about his life as a Mormon in Ohio, Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, and Utah. He tells about his experiences as a pioneer who came to Utah in 1851; his life in Provo, Utah; and his occupation as a physician. The account books relate to his work as a medical doctor.
Dates
- 1844-1891
Creator
- Riggs, John, 1812-1892 (creator, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The account books are restricted until preservation work can be done on them due to their poor condition.
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 Papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Mormon pioneer and physician in Provo, Utah.
Extent
6 folders (0.5 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Appraisal
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
- Account books
- Autobiographies
- Correspondence
- Immigration and American Expansion
- Latter Day Saint pioneers -- Utah -- History
- Latter Day Saints -- Illinois -- History
- Latter Day Saints -- Iowa -- History
- Latter Day Saints -- Missouri -- History
- Latter Day Saints -- Ohio -- History
- Latter Day Saints -- Utah -- Provo -- History
- Letters
- Physicians -- Utah -- Provo -- History
- Pioneers
- Provo (Utah) -- History
- Riggs, John, 1812-1892 -- Archives
- Title
- Register of John Riggs papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Garrett Schroath
- Date
- 2011 March 18
- 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