Roy D. Thatcher Journal, May 1897-October 1987

File — Box: 1, Volume: 6

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This thirty-seven page journal was written while Thatcher was living at his home in Logan, attending the Utah State Agriculture College. In his daily entries, which consist of one to two lines, Thatcher writes of the weather, family members and friends, church activities he participated in, and his studies at the agricultural college. In a July 22 entry, Thatcher writes of attending a lecture by William Jennings Bryan on bimetalism. Speaking of Bryan he states, "He is one of the best speakers I have ever heard. He seems to be never at a loss for words to express his ideas. He is rather above the average in height and well proportioned...In short, he is very good looking and very impressive in appearance."

Dates

May 1897-October 1987

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