Diary, 1851-1880
File — Box: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Jean Rio Pearce diary (1851-1880) describes her emigration from Liverpool, England, to Salt Lake City, Utah. Pearce's diary entries provide descriptive accounts of sea passage and steamboat and wagon travel. She also includes descriptions of various cities, camps, encounters with Indians, and later, her travels to and from San Francisco to visit her sons. 8 May 1880, her seventieth birthday, marks the last entry in her diary.
Dates
- 1851-1880
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.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Pearce, Jean Rio Griffiths Baker, 1810-1883 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu