Thomas E. Lloyd journal, 1871-1887
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Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Thomas E. Lloyd journal
- Dates
- 1871-1887 (inclusive)18711887
- Quantity
- 1 box, (0.25 linear feet)
- Collection Number
- UUS_COLL MSS 400
- Summary
- Thomas Lloyd was born in England on August 19, 1850. In 1856, his family departed for the Great Salt Lake Valley; however, due to the length of the trip and the birth of his sister, they settled instead in Newton, Iowa. In 1866, a missionary converted Lloyd to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and he became an active member. This collection contains a photocopy of Thomas E. Lloyd's journal as well as the original.
- Repository
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Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division
Special Collections & Archives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
Logan, UT
84322-3000
Telephone: 4357978248
Fax: 4357972880
scweb@usu.edu - Access Restrictions
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No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Thomas Lloyd was born in England on August 19, 1850. In 1856, his family departed for the Great Salt Lake Valley; however, due to the length of the trip and the birth of his sister, they settled instead in Newton, Iowa. In 1866, a missionary converted Lloyd to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and he became an active member, attaining the priesthood on October 31, 1869 and being ordained an elder on March 19, 1871 prior to his Church mission in Illinois. Throughout the 1870s and 1880s, he worked as a shoemaker in Iowa.
Content Description
This collection contains a photocopy of Thomas E. Lloyd's journal as well as the original. The journal begins with a brief autobiography followed by a collection of his private written works. Among these writings are journal entries, poems, essays, prayers, and quotes.
Throughout his writings, Lloyd expresses many feelings and thoughts concerning Joseph Smith, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the scriptures. Many entries are notes pertaining to scripture study and rhetoric and literary studies as well as descriptions of debates that he attended and essays of his own.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Thomas E. Lloyd journal must be obtained from the Special Collections and Archives manuscript curator and/or the Special Collections and Archives department head.
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: Thomas E. Lloyd journal USU_COLL MSS 400, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.
Following Citations: USU_COLL MSS 400, USUSCA.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into two folders, one containing the original journal and the other containing its photocopy.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Journal, 1871-1887
1 box, 2 folders-
Description: Journal OriginalDates: 1871-1887Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Journal PhotocopyDates: 1871-1887Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Mormon converts--Iowa--Newton--19th century--Diaries.
- Mormons--Iowa--Newton--19th century--Diaries.
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries.
