Thomas D. Brown

File — Box: 18, Folder: 10

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

B. 16 December 1809 in Scotland.

Journal of the Southern Indian Mission, 1854-1857.

Copy of original in possession of LDS Church Historian's Office. Copied verbatim and punctuation retained where practical. Written in winter of 1857-1858 from earlier manuscript journals as a formal report for the mission at New Harmony in southern Utah. Entries from 14 April 1854 to 20 May 1855 almost daily, events after are summarized. Includes brief summaries and quotes of talks by LDS church leaders and Brown's evaluations of events and people and their need for reform as well as events in Brown's personal life. Poetry and songs written by T. D. Brown. Appended are three letters to Brigham Young and one from him. 63 pp.

Dates

Creation: 1803-1976

Creator

From the Collection: McQuown, Madeline Reeder, 1906-1975 (Person)

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.

Two original items have been removed and placed in Reserve. Photocopied versions are available in the collection for access purposes. Access to the originals must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used.