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James M. Peterson diary

 Collection — Reel 000 824: [Barcode: 31197221913186]
Identifier: MSS FM 2
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a microfilm copy of a handwritten diary of 493 pages and several newspaper obituaries of Peterson's family. Events of Peterson's life are recounted from 1850 to 1866, after which a daily record was kept until 1899. Included are incidents from Sevier County history including politics, the Black Hawk war, census records for 1895, and personal business dealings. Peterson also writes about his family, national events, and local weather and temperatures.

Dates: 1866-1928
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / James M. Peterson diary

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