Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Frederick Gardiner papers circa 1869 discusses Gardiner's early life in England, his journey to America, and life events up until the late 1860s. Subjects discussed are many. Gardiner described in detail his life once he arrived in New Orleans in 1849. He recorded information about steamboat travel, mosquitos, the enslaved people trade, his jobs and pay, his traveling companions, the weather, rivers traversed, his medical training, buffalo sightings, his first look at the Salt Lake Valley,...

Scope and Contents This folder contains a photocopied version for access purposes. 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.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Frederick Gardiner papers circa 1869 discusses Gardiner's early life in England, his journey to America, and life events up until the late 1860s. Subjects discussed are many. Gardiner described in detail his life once he arrived in New Orleans in 1849. He recorded information about steamboat travel, mosquitos, the enslaved people trade, his jobs and pay, his traveling companions, the weather, rivers traversed, his medical training, buffalo sightings, his first look at the Salt Lake Valley,...