John L. Ginn
File — Box: 19, Folder: 38
Scope and Contents
Memoirs written in 1903, excerpted by Charles Kelly from the original. This portion is concerned with Ginn's trip from Independence, Missouri, to San Bernardino, California, in 1857, in company with Johnston's Army as far as Utah. After obtaining a safe conduct from Brigham Young he left for San Bernardino in company with other non-Mormons. Gives his own lurid account of the Mountain Meadows Massacre and the Akin murders. Ginn also comments at length on the Indian tribes in the area and the Mormon influence on the Indians. 34 pp.
Dates
- 1803-1976
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: 18 Linear Feet (52 boxes, 20 microfilm reels, and 3 oversize folders)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: McQuown, Madeline Reeder, 1906-1975 (Person)
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