Robert Gardner papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0190

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Robert Gardner papers (1857-1884) consist of Gardner's autobiography, diary, patriarchal blessing, genealogy, and a fragment from his brother's journal. One of the volumes in the collection is an incomplete copy of Gardner's autobiography. It is a typed copy with spelling and punctuation corrections.

Dates

1857-1884

Creator

Gardner, Robert, Jr., 1819-1906 (Person)

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.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical Sketch

Robert Gardner was born in 1819 in Scotland. His family emigrated to Canada in 1822 and joined the LDS Church in 1845. They left Canada, joining the Latter Day Saint exodus to Salt Lake in 1847. Gardner and his family operated a saw mill at Millcreek, Utah, until 1861 when they were called to settle St. George. He participated in building the St. George LDS temple and served a handcart mission to Canada from 1857-1858. Robert Gardner died in 1906.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 Box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Robert Gardner papers (1857-1884) consist of Gardner's autobiography, diary, patriarchal blessing, genealogy, and a fragment from his brother's journal. These materials were transcribed from the originals.