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Ossian F. Taylor papers, 1851-1909
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Taylor, Ossian Farewell, 1832-1909
- Title
- Ossian F. Taylor papers
- Dates
- 1851-1909 (inclusive)18511909
- Quantity
- 0.25 linear feet
- Collection Number
- ACCN 1782
- Summary
- The Ossian F. Taylor papers (1851 and 1909) contain an overland diary, a transcript of the diary, and a photocopy of the Taylor family genealogy. Taylor was born in Maine. Although not a Mormon, he traveled to Utah with members of his family who were Mormons.
- 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
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Ossian Farewell Taylor (1832-1909) was born in Mexico, Maine. When he was eighteen years old, he visited his sister Fannie in Iowa and decided to cross the plains with her and her family to Utah where they would join the other members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Taylor was not a member of the LDS Church.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Ossian F. Taylor papers (1851 and 1909) contain an overland diary, a transcript of the diary, and a photocopy of the Taylor family genealogy. The diary depicts his struggles while moving west and records his family history.
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
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Diary, typescript | 1851 |
| 1 | 2 | Taylor family genealogy | 1909 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Frontier and pioneer life--Utah
- Overland journeys to the Pacific
Personal Names
- Taylor, Ossian Farewell, 1832-1909--Archives
- Taylor, Ossian Farewell, 1832-1909--Diaries
Family Names
- Taylor family
Geographical Names
- Utah--Genealogy
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries
- Genealogies
Finding aid created by Kate Kimball
2000 (last modified: 2018)
