Last Days of Brigham Young, 1876-1877

File — Box: 8, Folder: 11

Identifier: E

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Rough-draft book chapters about the federal government's authority versus the Mormons' polygamic theocracy; the Salt Lake Tribune's report of the St. George Temple dedication; excerpts from John Taylor's Journal of Discourses; and a list of names that John D. Lee gave as having been involved in the Mountain Meadows massacre.

Dates

1876-1877

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.