Overland journeys to the Pacific
Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:
Walter M. Stookey papers
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.
Ossian F. Taylor papers
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.
Third Wagon Company roster [typescript]
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.
Charles I. Wheat papers
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.