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A. Milton Musser papers, 1852-1948
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Musser, A. Milton (Amos Milton), 1830-1909
- Title
- A. Milton Musser papers
- Dates
- 1852-1948 (inclusive)18521948
- Quantity
- 0.25 linear feet, (3 folders)
- Collection Number
- ACCN 1404
- Summary
- The A. Milton Musser papers (1952-1948) consist of typescripts of diaries (1852 and 1869 February-April), a handwritten index of Musser diaries (1852-1857), and a biography detailing associations with early LDS Church leaders as well as everyday activities. Collection includes a handwritten letter (dated 1948) about gold coins minted by the LDS in Salt Lake City. Musser was a traveling bishop for the LDS Church from 1858 to 1876.
- 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 A. Milton Musser papers consist of typescripts of diaries (1852 and 1869 February-April), a handwritten index of Musser diaries (1852-1857), and a biography detailing associations with early LDS Church leaders as well as everyday activities. Collection includes a handwritten letter (dated 1948) about gold coins minted by the LDS in Salt Lake City.
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 | 1-2 | Diary transcripts | 1852, 1869 |
| 1 | 3 | General materials
This folder includes a biographical sketch of A. Milton Musser by Orson F. Whitney, notes, and a letter to Musser from Lynn Crandall dated 2/2/48.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Gold coins--Utah--Salt Lake City
- Latter Day Saint churches--History--Sources
- Latter Day Saint pioneers
- Latter Day Saints--Diaries
Personal Names
- Musser, A. Milton (Amos Milton), 1830-1909--Archives
Form or Genre Terms
- Biographies
- Correspondence
- Diaries
Finding aid created by Betsey Welland.
2013 (last modified: 2019)
