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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

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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