Elias Smith Papers, 1832-1887
Sub-Series
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The papers in this section (boxes 1-2), dating from 1731 to 1887, consist of early Smith family documents from the lineage of George Albert Smith and Lucy Emily Woodruff. Most of these materials are photocopies and include letters, journals, patriarchal blessings, tax reports, genealogical materials, railroad passes, missionary licenses, and military commissions. Included in box 1 are many of the documents resulting from the Smith family's relationship with prominent members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, such as a patriarchal blessing and letter from Parley P. Pratt in box 1, folders 11-12. Also included in box 1 are letters to Newel K. Whitney and others from Joseph Smith Jr., located in folders 15-16, and a family record of Don Carlos Smith, located in folder 17. Box 2 contains documents relating to Elias Smith, including correspondence, a patriarchal blessing, missionary licenses, military documents, and railroad passes. A photocopy of a journal that records events from Liberty Jail is located in folder 28, an account of the Haun's Mill Massacre can be found in folder 29, and folder 31 contains a letter from Brigham Young.
Dates
- 1832-1887
Conditions Governing Access
Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Extent
From the Collection: 85 Linear Feet (177 boxes, 3 oversize folders, and 6 microfilm reels)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Smith family (Family)
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu