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Joseph H. McGee diary, 1887
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- McGee, Joseph H. (Joseph Hedger), 1821-1905
- Title
- Joseph H. McGee diary
- Dates
- 188718871887
- Quantity
- 0.25 linear feet, (1 folder)
- Collection Number
- ACCN 2403
- Summary
- The Joseph H. McGee diary (1887) speaks of his family moving to Missouri in 1837, and of several experiences with Joseph Smith and the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- 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
Joseph H. McGee (1821-1905) is best known for his involvement in events which became known as "The Mormon War," in Missouri in 1838.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The diary of Joseph H. McGee was used as the basis for the book The Story of the Grand River Country: Memories of Major Joseph H. McGee, 1821-1905.
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 Elizabeth Rogers in 2008.
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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Diary | 1887 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Latter Day Saints--Missouri
Personal Names
- McGee, Joseph H. (Joseph Hedger), 1821-1905
Geographical Names
- Daviess County (Mo.)--History
- Gallatin Range (Mont.)--History
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries
Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Rogers.
2008 (last modified: 2019)
