Wooden chest made by Kesler, 1889
Scope and Contents
This handmade wooden chest was designed and built by Kesler. It is located in the reading room in Special Collections. It contains the following items:
- Genealogical record book of the Kesler family
- Calligraphy pens
- Locomotive engineer hat
- Ruler mounted on a stand with the name "Kesler"
- Billy Possum child's silverware set box
- Silverware
- Sword
- 2 walking canes
- 2 leather belts
- Wooden shoe horn
- Empty leather pistol case
- Ink well
- Ribbons in handmade storage box
- In Sweden, and other stories, H. C. Andersen [18--?]
- Byerly's new American spelling-book: calculated for the use of schools in the United States, Stephen Byerly, 1822
- The western calculator, or, A new and compendious system of practical arithmetic; containing the elementary principles and rules, J. Stockton, 1826
- An introduction to ancient and modern geography : to which are added rules for projecting maps, and the use of globes, J. A. Cummings, 1827
- The young mill-wright and miller's guide, Oliver Evans, 1848
- An introduction to natural philosophy; designed as a text-book, for the use the of students in Yale college. Compiled from various authorities, Denison Olmsted, 1845
- Solomon's temple spiritualized; or Gospel-light fetched out of the temple at Jerusalem, to let us more easily into the glory the the new testament-truths, John Bunyan, 1824
- Charter of Great Salt Lake City : and ordinances and resolutions of the City Council, with Constitution of the United States, and organic act of the territory of Utah, 1859
- A miracle in stone: or : the Great pyramid of Egypt, Joseph A. Seiss, 1877
- The Freemason's monitor, containing a delineation of the fundamental principles of Freemasonry, Z. A. Davis, 1849
- Morgan's Freemasonry exposed and explained : showing the origin, history and nature of Masonry : its effect on the government, and the Christian religion : and containing a key to all the degrees of Freemasonry, William Morgan, [1882?]
- Cloth money bag stamped with "Deseret National Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah. $1,000 Gold"
- Cloth money bag stamped with "Zion's Savings Bank and Trust Co., No. 1 Main Street, Salt Lake City, Utah. $10,000"
- Fabric swatch
- Cloth with embroidered leaves
- Cloth bag containing "Pebbles from the Hill Cumorah by F. Kesler in 1890"
- Cloth bag containing "Pebbles from Palestine gathered by Sister Eliza E. Snow"
- Cloth bag containing "Piece of rock from my father's old home and apple blossoms gathered by Br. F. Kesler in 1890"
- Cloth bag containing "Relices from my brother Jacobs grave and house got by Br. F. Kesler in 1890"
- Metal pin
- Folder containing an advertisement for "Baldwin's improved four nevron turbine water well," an envelope, and two poems by others
In order to view the materials held within the chest, researchers must schedule an appointment with the Manuscripts Curator.
Dates
- Creation: 1889
Creator
- From the Collection: Kesler, Frederick, 1816-1899 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The artifacts belonging to Mr. Kesler, kept in the record chest he built, include two beautiful canes, a Nauvoo Legion sword and scabbard, gold writing pens, and a tintype of Kesler in his Legion uniform, and a daguerreotype of Kesler in civilian dress. In order to view these items, please schedule an appointment with the Manuscripts Curator, Elizabeth Rogers, by calling 801-585-3076.
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.
A temple apron is located in oversize box 11. Due to the sacred nature of this item, it cannot be viewed by the public.
Extent
From the Collection: 7.5 Linear Feet (10 boxes and 1 oversize folder; wooden chest)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu