Black Hawk War (Utah), 1865-1872
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
James Lovett Bunting diaries
From the halls of memory
Photocopy of typescript. Author discusses his family's British roots; their acceptance of Mormonism while living in Birmingham, England, and their immigration to the United States. Tolton also describes his experiences during the Black Hawk War (Utah) and frontier life in Utah. His account goes into great detail about his involvement in territorial and state politics, his business ventures, family life, and his mission to Great Britain for the Mormon Church.
L. John Nuttall papers
Josiah Rogerson collection of handcart company sources
Unpublished letters, autobiographies, reminiscences, and diaries collected by Josiah Rogerson to write a book on the ill-fated Willie and Martin handcart companies of 1856. The materials also include primary source materials on other aspects of Utah and Mormon history.
Three countries home for Andrew Jensen (Anders Jonsson)
Typewritten life history of Jensen, a Mormon pioneer, from birth in Sweden through immigration to Utah via Denmark. Discusses his life in Utah and religious experiences including his apostasy from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Also includes a letter from relatives, genealogical data with portraits, scriptural excerpts, and poetry.