Establishment of Handcart Migration, 1855 September 28-1857 September 13

File — Box: 1A, Folder: 12

Identifier: A

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Correspondence with Brigham Young about organizing handcart companies to migrate to Utah; national political parties and the possibility of statehood for Utah; and construction of the Salt Lake Temple.

Dates

1855 September 28-1857 September 13

Conditions Governing Access

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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.