Correspondence

File — Box: 61, Folder: 1-11

Identifier: A

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

These letters represent the correspondence between Raymond and Sam during the last year of Raymond's life. The letters continue the research for the John Taylor biography, concentrating primarily on the early years-Winter Quarters and the Sugar Train. In addition to the research items, a variety of other topics are discussed as well. Included are discussions of various aspects of Mormonism and the church's policies & involvement in politics; reactions of church & friends to Nightfall at Nauvoo; financial & logistic matters pertaining to Church wells; problems in publication.

Dates

1936-1965

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.