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Stephanie Young Merzel papers, 1861-1886
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Merzel, Stephanie Young
- Title
- Stephanie Young Merzel papers
- Dates
- 1861-1886 (inclusive)18611886
- 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
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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
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
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
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Folder | ||
1 | Correspondence and family history
The correspondence and history are photocopies of the originals.
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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