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Memorandum from daily journal, 1883-1886

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 11
Identifier: I

Scope and Contents

Typescript of John M. Whitaker’s journals covering a period from 1883 to 1886, including text of letters from Church President John Taylor; copy of the obituary for his father, Thomas W. Whitaker; “A remarkable dream, 1886, the day before father died”; Construction work on the Baptist Church in Salt Lake City; meeting his future wife, Ida Taylor, etc. (Beginning of this Memorandum is in middle of the set, and page 10 on at the beginning).

Dates

  • 1883-1886

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.

Some original items have been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used. Photocopies are available in the collection for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 22.25 Linear Feet (45 boxes and 1 oversize folder)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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