Zachariah Thomas Derrick papers

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: ACCN 2144

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Zachariah Thomas Derrick papers (1851, 1919) consist of a diary and newspaper clipping. Zachariah Thomas Derrick (1840-1926), along with his parents and siblings, left London, England, on 4 January 1851 and journeyed to Salt Lake City, Utah. The diary recounts Derrick's experiences with his family and others they traveled with. The original diary, as well as a typescript and color photocopy, are available. The newspaper clipping contains a short biography and picture of Derrick's father, Zachariah Wise Derrick (1814-1898).

Dates

1851-1919

Creator

Derrick, Zachariah Thomas, 1840-1926 (Person)

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Zachariah Thomas Derrick papers (1851, 1919) consist of a diary and newspaper clipping. The diary recounts Derrick's journey from England to Salt Lake City and a newspaper clipping with a picture and short biography of Derrick's father.Derrick left London, England with his parents and siblings in 1851 and journeyed to Salt Lake City, Utah.

Related Materials

See also the Tracey Wendell and Leone Sorensen Shepherd papers (ACCN 2143) and the Sarah Rosella Derrick Sorensen autograph book (ACCN 2145) located in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.