Personal Documents, 1844 June 23-1852 November 10

File — Box: 6, Folder: 2

Identifier: B

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Papers documenting various events in John Taylor's life, including a journal account of the marriages he performed on the plains; an agreement concerning his guardianship of some of Joseph Smith's property; a bank draft record; extracts from his journal about the gathering of the Mormon Battalion; his declaration to become a United States citizen; and his calling to serve a mission in France.

Dates

1844 June 23-1852 November 10

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.