Mosiah Lyman Hancock, 112 p., 1834-

File — Box: 52, Folder: 8

Identifier: E

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Autobiography to 1865. Journal gives account of his youth in Kirtland and Nauvoo and of the persecutions suffered by the Mormons there. Hancock writes of the journey to Utah and his life there, particularly pertaining to his relations with the Indians and his mission to California. Also included are excerpts from the journal of Martha M. Hancock, his third wife which gives descriptions of life in a plural marriage and persuctions from the federal authorities in the 1880s.

Dates

1834-

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.