Diary excerpts

File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The Samuel Bateman diary excerpts (1886-1907) were kept while Bateman served as bodyguard to LDS Church president, John Taylor. Bateman records daily activities as Taylor is forced to go into hiding during the later years of his life for practicing polygamy. The diary also contains some letter excerpts from Bateman's wife, Marinda, as well as a short biography.

Dates

1886-1907

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.