Matthias Cowley, 34 p., 1858-1940

File — Box: 52, Folder: 4

Identifier: E

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Journal to 1853. Autobiographical account of his early life in England, his family's emigration to America, the years spent in Nauvoo, and his early years in Salt Lake City until his mission to Europe in 1853. Journal gives a good account of activities and conflicts between the Mormons and non-Mormons in Nauvoo and Warsaw, Illinois in the early 1840s.

Dates

1858-1940

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.