National news clippings scrapbook, 1854-1857

File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The political news clippings collection (circa 1854-1920) consists of clippings relating to Utah's third legislature after statehood, national news regarding Utah, and general clipping regarding events that happened throughout the state. The Utah's Third Legislature collection was compiled by T. D. Johnson. The clippings, possibly from the Salt Lake Tribune describe the controversies surrounding this legislative body after statehood. Several folders of loose clippings, also on the third legislature, are included as well. The second scrapbook includes national news clippings regarding Utah collected from New York and Washington related to various events, politics, and anti-Mormon sentiments. The third scrapbook in the collection contains general news clippings about events within the state of Utah and was compiled by R. Forrester.

Dates

1854-1857

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.