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Isaac Chauncey Haight papers, 1842-1871
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Haight, Isaac Chauncey, 1813-1886
- Title
- Isaac Chauncey Haight papers
- Dates
- 1842-1871 (inclusive)18421971
- Quantity
- 0.25 linear feet, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- MS 0084
- Summary
- The Isaac Chauncey Haight papers (1842-1871) contain typescripts of Haights diaries and correspondence. Isaac Chauncey Haight (1813-1886) was an early convert to the Mormon Church. He traveled with the Mormons to Utah and served as the President of the "Iron Mission."
- 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
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Isaac Chauncey Haight (1813-1886) was an early convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). He traveled with the Mormons as a pioneer as they traveled to Utah. Brigham Young sent Haight on a three-year mission to England, where part of his duties included studying iron making. Upon his return Haight was made president of the "Iron Mission" in Cedar City. He served as the town's mayor and as an important church leader. His alleged involvement in the Mountain Meadows Massacre and his practice of polygamy forced him to flee from Federal officers and become an exile late in life. While a fugitive Haight assumed the name Horton (his mother's maiden surname) and freighted material for the construction of the St. George temple.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Isaac Chauncey Haight papers (1842-1871) contain typescripts of Haights diaries and correspondence.
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 | Life sketch and diary | 1842-1862 |
| 1 | 2 | Diary | 1842-1871 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Latter Day Saints--Diaries
Corporate Names
- Deseret Iron Company
Geographical Names
- Cedar City (Utah)
- Iron County (Utah)
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries
Finding aid prepared by Lindsey Moore.
2006 (last modified: 2019)
