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Moses Thatcher diary, 1883-1884
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Thatcher, Moses, 1842-1909
- Title
- Moses Thatcher diary
- Dates
- 1883-1884 (inclusive)18831884
- Quantity
- 0.25 linear feet, (1 folder)
- Collection Number
- MS 0098
- Summary
- The Moses Thatcher diary (1883-1884) consist of twenty-two pages written by Thatcher of his LDS Church mission to American Indian tribes in the northern territories.
- 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
Moses Thatcher (1842-1909) was an apostle in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was born in Sangamon County, Illinois, to Hezekiah and Alena Kitchen Thatcher. He died in Logan, Utah.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Moses Thatcher diary (1883-1884) consist of twenty-two pages written by Thatcher of his LDS Church mission to American Indian tribes in the northern territories. He records names of traveling companions, routes taken, return trips to Utah, and describes different American Indian tribes and his counsel with them. Thatcher traveled through Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana visiting Yellowstone Park, the Crow Agency, and Washakie Agency.
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
Processing Note
Processed by Douglas Youngkin in 1975.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Indians of North America--Missions
- Latter Day Saint churches--Missions--West (U.S.)
Personal Names
- Thatcher, Moses, 1842-1909--Diaries
Geographical Names
- Yellowstone National Park
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries
Finding aid prepared by Douglas Youngkin.
1975 (last modified: 2019)
