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Alexander Gordon Matheson diary

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 988

Scope and Contents

Holograph diary and typescript of the same item. Matheson lived in Cedar City, Utah and had business holdings in Parowan, Utah. The diary is largely concerned with accounts of the day's work activities at the sawmill which he apparently owned.

Dates

  • 1882-1884

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 Diary must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical Sketch

Farmer, shopkeeper, sheep raiser, flour miller, sawmiller, and politician.

Extent

1 v. (61 p. + 7 leaves)(0.07 linear ft.)

Custodial History

Donated by Susan H. Dalton in 1976.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Susan H. Dalton; 1976.

Appraisal

19th Century Mormon and Western Manuscripts.

Title
Register of Diary
Status
In Progress
Author
Benjamin Sipes
Date
2010 July 28
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

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