Levi W. Hancock journal
Scope and Contents
Phtocopy of a microfilm copy of a handwritten diary. Hancock writes about his service in the Mormon Battalion during the War with Mexico, 1846-1848. He writes about the daily activities of the men and about their hardships. He also includes a number of hand-drawn maps relating to the march of the battalion.
Dates
- 1846-1847
Creator
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 Levi W. Hancock journal must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical note
Hancock was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and a pioneer to Utah. He also served in the Mormon Battalion in the War with Mexico.
Extent
3 folders (ca. 200 p.)(0.24 linear ft.)
Custodial History
These materials were photocopied from the 920 microfilm collection, reel 26.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Photocopied from the 920 microfilm collection, reel 26.
Appraisal
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
- Title
- Register of Levi W. Hancock journal
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Benjamin Sipes
- Date
- 2011 March 1
- 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