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Erastus G. Farmer papers, 1898-1922
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Erastus G. Farmer papers
- Dates
- 1898-1922 (inclusive)18981922
- Quantity
- 1 box, (.25 linear feet)
- Collection Number
- UUS_COLL MSS 251
- Summary
- This collection consists of eigth daybooks written by Erastus G. Farmer between the years 1898 and 1921. They contain information about his work and finances, but they are mainly notes on The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' meetings. The daybooks are arranged in roughly chronological order.
- Repository
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Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division
Special Collections & Archives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
Logan, UT
84322-3000
Telephone: 4357978248
Fax: 4357972880
scweb@usu.edu - Access Restrictions
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Open to public research.
- Languages
- English.
- Sponsor
- Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, 2007-2008
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Erastus G. Farmer was born in Florence, Nebraska in a covered wagon en route to Salt Lake City on June 29, 1861. He lived most of his life in Idaho and was an active member of The Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving as a missionary, a bishop, and a high councilman for ten years. He died on July 31, 1937.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists of eight day books written by Erastus G. Farmer between the years 1898 and 1921. They contain information about his work and finances, but are mainly notes on different LDS meetings (who spoke and what was said). The day books are arranged in roughly chronological order.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Erastus G. Farmer papers must be obtained from the Special Collections and Archives manuscript curator and/or the Special Collections and Archives department head.
Preferred Citation
Erastus G. Farmer papers, 1898-1922. (COLL MSS 251) Utah State University. Special Collections and Archives Department.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Daybook dated | August 5 - January 31 |
| 1 | 2 | Daybook dated | 1898 January 9 - 1898 December 30 |
| 1 | 3 | Daybook dated | 1900 September 11 - 1901 November 4 |
| 1 | 4 | Daybook dated | 1901 November 4 - 1903 August 2 |
| 1 | 5 | Daybook dated | 1904 November 12 - 1911 March 4 |
| 1 | 6 | Daybook dated | 1911 April 29 - 1915 February 28 |
| 1 | 7 | Daybook dated | 1921 June 8 - August 14 |
| 1 | 8 | Daybook dated | 1917 January 8 - 1918 January 26 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Mormon Church--Idaho--History--Sources.
Geographical Names
- Idaho--History--Sources.
Finding aid created by the Special Collections Department at Utah State University
2008
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