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Utah War

 File — Box: 36, Folder: 34-42

Scope and Contents

Notes and extracts about the Utah Expedition and the arrival of Johnston's Army in the Salt Lake Valley, including extracts from the narrative of Lot Smith, the journals of John Van Dusen DuBois, and the Journal of Discourses. There is also information from the papers of James Buchanan about the federal government's relationship with Utah Territory which prompted the sending of the expedition.

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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