John Henry Smith Journals
Sub-Series
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The papers in this section (boxes 7-15), dating from 1852 to 1921, consist of materials relating to John Henry Smith, although materials relating to Sarah Farr Smith and her family are also included. Boxes 7-13 contain correspondence on topics with information on the Smith family, politics, land, the death of Brigham Young, and LDS Church activities. In this inventory, some correspondence is described in order to present examples of the topics discussed. Some correspondence, as well as resolutions, memorials, diary excerpts, legal papers, patriarchal blessings, business papers, and speeches, are located in box 14. Also located in box 14 are LDS Church documents such as extracts from meetings of the Council of the Twelve Apostles (folder 28), European mission statistics (folder 31), and a photocopy of a $1,000 gold bond (folder 36). The original gold bond can be accessed with permission from the division head. Boxes 14A-14G contain photocopies of John Henry Smith's journals. Box 15 holds correspondence, patriarchal blessings, and biographical materials regarding Sarah Farr Smith and her family.
Dates
- 1731-1969
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