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Overland journeys to the Pacific

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:

Walter M. Stookey papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2983
Abstract The Walter M. Stookey papers (1936-1951) consist of research materials and a manuscript entitled "Fatal Decision: The Tragic Story of the Donner Party" which was published in 1950.
Dates: 1936-1951

Ossian F. Taylor papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1782
Abstract The Ossian F. Taylor papers (1851 and 1909) contain an overland diary, a transcript of the diary, and a photocopy of the Taylor family genealogy. Taylor was born in Maine. Although not a member of the LDS Church, he traveled to Utah with members of his family who were members.
Dates: 1851; 1904

Third Wagon Company roster [typescript]

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114041930928]
Identifier: MS 0435
Abstract The Third Wagon Company roster (1860) is a typescript roster of the LDS Church emigrant company of 1860, captained by Jesse Murphy. The company started 19 June 1860 and arrived in Salt Lake City, Utah, on 30 August 1860.
Dates: 1860

Charles I. Wheat papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1106
Abstract The Charles I. Wheat papers (1937-1958) contain thirteen letters from Dale Morgan to Carl Wheat concerning research in Western history. Also included are transcripts of articles from various Illinois and Iowa newspapers and a proposal for a book by Wheat titled, First Visible Footsteps of the White Man in Death Valley.
Dates: 1937-1958