Stephanie Young Merzel papers, 1861-1886

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Merzel, Stephanie Young
Title
Stephanie Young Merzel papers
Dates
1861-1886 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.1 linear feet
Collection Number
Accn2227
Summary
The Stephanie Young Merzel papers (1861-1948) are photocopies and transcripts of correspondence between Joseph Franklin Barton and his son, Morgan Amasa Barton, while the father was in prison for polygamy. There is also a family history by Morgan Amasa Barton, entitled " The Back Door to San Juan," which discusses the family's journey through Hole in the Rock in 1855.
Repository
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

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

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Stephanie Young Merzel papers (1861-1948) are photocopies and transcripts of correspondence between Joseph Franklin Barton and his son, Morgan Amasa Barton, while the father was in prison for polygamy. There is also a family history by Morgan Amasa Barton, entitled " The Back Door to San Juan," which discusses the family's journey through Hole in the Rock in 1855.

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 Stephanie Young Merzel papers must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: Stephanie Young Merzel papers, Accn 2227, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott. Salt Lake City, Utah.

Following Citations:Accn 2227.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Gift of Stephanie Young Merzel in 2005.

Processing Note

Processed by Elizabeth Rogers in 2006.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Folder
1 Correspondence and family history
The correspondence and history are photocopies of the originals.
1861-1886

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Mormons--Utah--History--Sources
  • Polygamy--Utah--History--Sources

Personal Names

  • Merzel, Stephanie Young--Archives

Family Names

  • Barton family

Geographical Names

  • Hole-in-the-Rock (Utah)

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence