Taylor Administration, 1878-1879

File — Box: 7A, Folder: 15

Identifier: C

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

A small collection of excerpts from John Taylor's speeches, with notes from journalist and historian Edward Wheelock Tullidge; an account of Taylor's interview with Orvando J. Hollister, correspondent for the New York Tribune, after the United States Supreme Court upheld the antipoligamy legislation of 1862; Taylor's discourse given April 9, 1879, and Tullidge's comparison of his leadership style to that of his predecessors; and William E. Koerner's account of Taylor's alleged "Horseshoe Revelation," predicting vast destruction before the gathering of the righteous in Jackson County, Missouri.

Dates

1878-1879

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.