Orson Pratt letter
Scope and Contents
Handwritten and signed letter dated 1 March 1878. Pratt sketches his biography, his baptism into the Mormon Church, and his travels on behalf of the church. He describes his contributions to science, mathematics, and church history. The last page of the letter details the growth of "Zion" and the destruction of the world.
Dates
- 1878 March 1
Creator
- Pratt, Orson, 1811-1881 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Originals restricted. Photocopy 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 Orson Pratt letter must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Coordinating Committee.
Biographical / Historical
Mormon Church leader, philosopher, and Utah pioneer.
Extent
2 folders (0.1 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Appraisal
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
Existence and Location of Copies
Photocopy of original available in folder 2.
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- Apostles--Biography
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- History
- Letters
- Material Types
- Pratt, Orson, 1811-1881
- Title
- Register of Orson Pratt letter
- Status
- Under Revision
- Author
- Leslie Evens
- Date
- 2011 December 2
- 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