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John W. Anthon affidavit, 1858
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Anthon, John W.
- Title
- John W. Anthon affidavit
- Dates
- 185818581858
- Quantity
- 0.25 linear feet, (1 folder)
- Collection Number
- MS 0379
- Summary
- The John W. Anthon affidavit (1858) was sworn before D. R. Eckels, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Utah Territory, alleging an assault by an Army wagonmaster upon Anthon. The affadavit bears Eckels' signature.
- 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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- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
D. R. Eckels was active in attempts to prosecute Mormons for polygamy.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The John W. Anthon affidavit (1858) was sworn before D. R. Eckels, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Utah Territory, alleging an assault by an Army wagonmaster upon Anthon. The affadavit bears Eckels' signature.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Acquisition Information
Gift of Randy Wilson in 1983.
Processing Note
Processed by Nancy V. Young in 1984.
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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description |
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Box | |
1 | Affidavit |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Utah Expedition, 1857-1858--History--Sources
Geographical Names
- Utah--History--Sources
Form or Genre Terms
- Affidavits