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Robert Gardner papers, 1857-1884
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Gardner, Robert, Jr., 1819-1906
- Title
- Robert Gardner papers
- Dates
- 1857-1884 (inclusive)18571884
- Quantity
- 0.25 linear feet, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- MS 0190
- Summary
- The Robert Gardner papers (1857-1884) consist of Gardner's autobiography, diary, patriarchal blessing, genealogy, and a fragment from his brother's journal. These materials were transcribed from the originals.
- 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
Robert Gardner was born in 1819 in Scotland. His family emigrated to Canada in 1822 and joined the LDS Church in 1845. They left Canada, joining the Latter Day Saint exodus to Salt Lake in 1847. Gardner and his family operated a saw mill at Millcreek, Utah, until 1861 when they were called to settle St. George. He participated in building the St. George LDS temple and served a handcart mission to Canada from 1857-1858. Robert Gardner died in 1906.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Robert Gardner papers (1857-1884) consist of Gardner's autobiography, diary, patriarchal blessing, genealogy, and a fragment from his brother's journal. One of the volumes in the collection is an incomplete copy of Gardner's autobiography. It is a typed copy with spelling and punctuation corrections.
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
Processing Note
Processed by Susan M. Neel in 1979.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Latter Day Saint pioneers--Emigration--Handcart companies
Geographical Names
- Saint George (Utah)
- Salt Lake City (Utah)--Social life and customs--Sources
Finding aid prepared by Susan M. Neel.
1979 (last modified: 2019)
