Research Notes and Materials Collected by McQuown and Morgan.
Scope and Contents
The material includes an interesting, lengthy account of the location and return of the children of the victims; contemporary statements, newspaper accounts from Utah and California papers, and congressional documents; extracts from the minute book of the court for the trial of John D. Lee from 1874-1877 and other notes on Lee; articles and notes about the massacre; as well as notes from the "Journal History" and the Journal of Discourses.
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.
Extent
From the Collection: 18 Linear Feet (52 boxes, 20 microfilm reels, and 3 oversize folders)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu