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John W. Anthan affidavit

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0379

Scope and Contents

The John W. Anthan affidavit (1858) was sworn before D. R. Eckels, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Utah Territory, alleging an assault by an Army wagonmaster upon Anthan. The affadavit bears Eckels' signature.

Dates

  • 1858

Creator

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.

The original item has been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the item if being used. A photocopy is available in the collection for research use.

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

D. R. Eckels was active in attempts to prosecute LDS Church members for polygamy.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 Folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The John W. Anthan affidavit (1858) was sworn before D. R. Eckels, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Utah Territory, alleging an assault by an Army wagonmaster upon Anthan. The affadavit bears Eckels' signature.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Randy Wilson in 1983.

Processing Information

Title
Inventory of the John W. Anthan affidavit
Author
Finding aid prepared by Nancy V. Young.
Date
1984 (last modified: 2019)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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