Skip to main content

Expeditions and Adventure

 Subject
Subject Source: Cclanarrow

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Sam Brannan correspondence and other material

 Collection
Identifier: Vault MSS 37
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed correspondence and legal documents. Most of the correspondence is from Sam Brannan to Jesse C. Little from 1880 to 1888, and he discusses his efforts to colonize and mine in Sonora, Mexico. Also includes some correspondence from Little to Brannan, dated 1885-1888, and printed documents, maps, and other papers related to colonizing and mining in Mexico. Dated approximately 1875 to 1888.

Dates: approximately 1875-1888
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Sam Brannan correspondence and other material

Jesse C. Little correspondence, approximately 1881-1888

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 37 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains letter written by Jesse C. Little. Most of the letters are written to Sam Brannan regarding colonizing in Mexico. Also includes a letter from T. B. H. Stenhouse and letters written to the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad. Dated approximately 1881-1888.

Dates: approximately 1881-1888
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 37, Sam Brannan correspondence and other material

Sam Brannan correspondence, 1880-1888

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 37 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains letters written from Sam Brannan between 1880 and 1888. All of the letters are written to Jesse C. Little regarding colonizing in Mexico. Also includes a folder that contains a summary of the correspondence, written by Jesse C. Little. Dated 1880-1888.

Dates: 1880-1888
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 37, Sam Brannan correspondence and other material

Staff Interface | Send Feedback or Report a Problem

More information about Special Collections including Hours, Services, Events, and Exhibits can be found at lib.byu.edu/special-collections.

The BYU Library aims to create descriptions of collections that are inclusive and support an “environment of belonging.” If you encounter language in finding aids, catalog records, or collection descriptions that you find offensive or believe to be harmful, we invite your feedback at librarydescription@byu.edu.