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William Rowley papers, 1798-1843
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Rowley, William, 1798-1870
- Title
- William Rowley papers
- Dates
- 1798-1843 (inclusive)17981843
- Quantity
- 1 box, (0.25 linear feet)
- Collection Number
- MS 0061
- Summary
- The William Rowley papers (1798-1843) include an autobiography by Rowley (1798-1870), a boarding ticket for passage on the Metoka, two letters, and copies of news articles.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860
Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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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.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
William Rowley (1798-1870) grew up in England. He converted to Mormonism and was baptized by John Taylor in 1841. It was 1843 before he immigrated to the United States, arriving in Nauvoo on 11 November 1843.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The William Rowley papers (1798-1843) include an autobiography by Rowley (1798-1870), a boarding ticket for passage on the Metoka, two letters, and copies of news articles. The autobiography deals mainly with his life in England, his various enterprises for earning a living, and his conversion to Mormonism in 1841. The account ends abruptly at his arrival in Nauvoo.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on 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.
Preferred Citation
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Mormons--Emigration and immigration
- Ocean travel
Geographical Names
- Nauvoo (Ill.)
