San Francisco (Calif.) -- History -- 19th century
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Biography of Alley Stephen Rose
Typewritten biography of Rose which includes excerpts from his journal telling of his early life in the Midwest, his trek across the Plains to Utah, and his settlement in Farmington, Utah. It also gives details of his travels in later life and his various callings in the Latter-day Saint Church.
Sam Brannan papers
One binder containing letters of Sam Brannan's, articles, illustrations, advertisements and post cards relating to San Francisco, 1819-1890.
John Smith papers
Collection contains papers related to Smith's mission to Denmark, life in Utah with family, and his position as Presiding Patriarch of the LDS Church. Includes diaries, letters, articles containing references to John, his personal patriarchal blessing, sheep accounts, family history notes, and copies of patriarchal blessings pronounced by himself. Dated 1848-1962.