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Andrew Jackson Allen diary [transcript], 1848-1884
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Allen, Andrew Jackson, 1818-1884
- Title
- Andrew Jackson Allen diary [transcript]
- Dates
- 1848-1884 (inclusive)18481884
- Quantity
- 0.25 linear feet, (1 folder)
- Collection Number
- MS 0392
- Summary
- The Andrew Jackson Allen diary (1848-1884) consist of a typed copy of Allen's diary. He begins by writing a brief synopsis of his life prior to 1848, then continues with day to day entries. He writes of church activities, politics, family business, and other subjects. Andrew Jackson Allen (1818-1884) was an early member of the LDS Church who moved to Utah under the direction of Abraham Owen Smoot in 1847.
- 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
Andrew Jackson Allen (1818-1884) was an early member of the LDS Church who moved to Utah under the direction of Abraham Owen Smoot in 1847. He married Delilah Andrus in 1841 and had four children, two of which died during the journey to Utah. Andrew Jackson Allen died in 1884.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Andrew Jackson Allen diary (1848-1884) consist of a typed copy of Allen's diary. He begins by writing a brief synopsis of his life prior to 1848, then continues with day to day entries. He writes of church activities, politics, family business, and other subjects. Included at the back of the journal is a listing of tithing and other donations.
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
Acquisition Information
Gift of Geraldine Enniss in 1985.
Processing Note
Processed by Sharon Thorup in 1984.
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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description |
|---|---|
| Box | |
| 1 | Diary typescript |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Latter Day Saint pioneers--Emigration
- Latter Day Saints--Diaries
- Utah Expedition, 1857-1858
Personal Names
- Allen, Andrew Jackson, 1818-1884--Diaries
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries
Finding aid prepared by Sharon Thorup.
1984 (last modified: 2019)
