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Albert Jones diaries

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 346
Scope and Contents Handwritten diaries, an autobiography, and correspondence. Jones wrote his autobiography in 1881. Jones served in the Utah Militia during the Black Hawk War and had numerous occupations and positions in the Mormon Church. His diaries start in 1884 when he was called to serve on a mission for the Mormon Church in England. Many entries are lengthy and detailed. Jones addresses numerous topics including the polygamy question in Utah. Also included are correspondence, patriarchal blessings, and...
Dates: 1881-1925

Aaron Nelson diary

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 534
Scope and Contents

Handwritten diary with photocopies of the item. Nelson had converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1849. His diary covers the years 1858 to 1862 when he served as an LDS missionary in England. Also included are some notes by Nelson's son, William Nelson, who had migrated to St. George, Utah.

Dates: 1858-1869

Edward M. Patterson diaries and letters

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 2387
Scope and Contents

Handwritten diaries recorded while Patterson was on a mission for the Mormon Church in England, 1889-1891. Author describes his daily activities and church assignments. Also included are photocopies of two letters in which Patterson tells about his voyage from Liverpool, England, to New York in 1862. Photocopy of diaries also included.

Dates: 1862-1891

Charles Sansom diaries and an autobiography

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 3137
Scope and Contents Photocopy of a microfilm copy of handwritten diaries and an autobiography. Sansom writes about his early life in England, the death of his father, and his work in a woolen factory. He tells about his migration to Utah and his career as a trombone player in Salt Lake City, Utah. He also writes about the Utah Expedition, 1857-1858. He tells about his mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to England from 1873 to 1874. He writes mostly about his activities and those of...
Dates: 1873-1907

J. J. Scherrer diary and notes

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 2005
Scope and Contents

Handwritten diary and notes. The diary was written in June of 1877 and documents Scherrer's journey to England as a Mormon missionary. The notes are miscellaneous items which relate to Scherrer's finances.

Dates: 1877-1896

David Williams diaries

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 186
Scope and Contents

Handwritten diaries kept while Williams was serving on a mission for the Mormon Church in England and Wales. Williams writes about his daily activities while on his mission. There are many gaps in the record.

Dates: 1887-1888

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