B. G. Olesen Western Manuscript Collection

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Olesen, B. G.(Bob G.)
Title: B. G. Olesen Western Manuscript Collection
Dates: 1847-1908 (inclusive)
18471908
Quantity: 1 box, (.05 linear feet)
Collection Number: UUS_OLESEN COLL MSS 1
Summary: This collection includes correspondence of Moses Thatcher, Sr., William B. Preston, Harriett Thatcher Preston, Alley Thatcher, John T. Caine, Alfred Caine, May Preston, and Hezekiah Thatcher spanning the period of 1865 to 1908.
Repository: 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: No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.
Languages: English

Content Description

This single-box collection consists of correspondence concerning Moses Thatcher, Sr., Alley Thatcher, William B. Preston, May Preston, Harriett Thatcher Preston, John T. Caine, and Alfred Caine spanning the period of 1865 to 1908. Also included in this collection is a poem written by Emmeline B. Wells for Horace K. Whitney at Winter Quarters in 1847 and an 1891 legal document concerning a $130,000 lawsuit against Moses Thatcher, W.B. Preston, R. Taylor, J. Beck, and the Bullion, Beck & Champion Mining Company.

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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 B.G. Olesen Western Manuscript Collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: B.G. Olesen Western Manuscript Collection USU_Olesen COLL MSS 1, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.

Following Citations:USU_Olesen COLL MSS 1, USUSCA.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Arranged in chronological order.

Location of Collection

The B.G. Olesen Western Manuscript Collection is located in the vault.

Processing Note

Processed in March of 2006.

Acquisition Information

The materials in this collection were purchased for USU Special Collections with funds from the B.G. Olesen Endowment between the period of 1996 and 2006.

Related Materials

Researcher Note: USU Special Collections also contains additional papers concerning Moses Thatcher, Sr. and William B. Preston.

Researchers interested in Moses Thatcher, Sr. should see Coll MSS 22: The Moses Thatcher, Sr. Papers.

Researchers interested in William B. Preston should see Coll MSS 268: The William B. Preston Papers.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Correspondence, a Poem, and a Legal Document, 1847-1908
- Description: Letter, William B. Preston to Harriett Thatcher Preston (wife)
  
  Dates: 1865
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 1
  
  Location: Correspondence, a Poem, and a Legal Document, 1847-1908
- Description: Letter (photocopy), William B. Preston to Harriett Thatcher Preston
  
  Dates: 1900 June 18
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 1
  
  Location: Correspondence, a Poem, and a Legal Document, 1847-1908
- Description: Letter, Moses Thatcher to Hezekiah Thatcher (father)
  
  Dates: 1866
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 2
  
  Location: Correspondence, a Poem, and a Legal Document, 1847-1908
- Description: Letter, Moses Thatcher to Harriett Thatcher Preston (sister)
  
  Dates: 1866 January 3
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 3
  
  Location: Correspondence, a Poem, and a Legal Document, 1847-1908
- Description: Letter, Moses Thatcher to Harriett Thatcher Preston
  
  Dates: 1866 December 29
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 3
  
  Location: Correspondence, a Poem, and a Legal Document, 1847-1908
- Description: Letter, Moses Thatcher to Harriett Thatcher Preston
  
  Dates: 1868 January 10
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 3
  
  Location: Correspondence, a Poem, and a Legal Document, 1847-1908
- Description: Letter, Moses Thatcher to Harriett Thatcher Preston
  
  Dates: 1868 April 3
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 3
  
  Location: Correspondence, a Poem, and a Legal Document, 1847-1908
- Description: Letter (partial), Moses Thatcher to Harriett Thatcher Preston [?]
  Date Unknown [1866-1868?]
  
  Dates: undated
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 3
  
  Location: Correspondence, a Poem, and a Legal Document, 1847-1908
- Description: Letter, Moses Thatcher to Harriett Thatcher Preston
  
  Dates: 1881 June 25
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 3
  
  Location: Correspondence, a Poem, and a Legal Document, 1847-1908
- Description: Letter, Moses Thatcher to Harriett Thatcher Preston
  
  Dates: 1908 May 28
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 3
  
  Location: Correspondence, a Poem, and a Legal Document, 1847-1908
- Description: Letter, Moses Thatcher to William B. Preston
  
  Dates: 1872 December 28
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 4
  
  Location: Correspondence, a Poem, and a Legal Document, 1847-1908
- Description: Letter, Moses Thatcher to William B. Preston
  
  Dates: 1879 December 22
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 4
  
  Location: Correspondence, a Poem, and a Legal Document, 1847-1908
- Description: Letter, Moses Thatcher to Alley Thatcher (mother)
  
  Dates: 1881 March 2
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 5
  
  Location: Correspondence, a Poem, and a Legal Document, 1847-1908
- Description: Letter, Moses Thatcher to Alley Thatcher
  
  Dates: 1881 April 13
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 5
  
  Location: Correspondence, a Poem, and a Legal Document, 1847-1908
- Description: Letter, Moses Thatcher to Alley Thatcher
  
  Dates: 1881 July 28
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 5
  
  Location: Correspondence, a Poem, and a Legal Document, 1847-1908
- Description: Letter, Moses Thatcher to Alley Thatcher
  
  Dates: 1886 September 11
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 5
  
  Location: Correspondence, a Poem, and a Legal Document, 1847-1908
- Description: Letter (partial) Moses Thatcher to Unknown
  
  Dates: undated
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 6
  
  Location: Correspondence, a Poem, and a Legal Document, 1847-1908
- Description: Letter, John T. Caine to Alfred Caine (son)
  
  Dates: 1886 January 1
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 7
  
  Location: Correspondence, a Poem, and a Legal Document, 1847-1908
- Description: Letter, John T. Caine to Alfred Caine
  
  Dates: 1886 March 7
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 7
  
  Location: Correspondence, a Poem, and a Legal Document, 1847-1908
- Description: Letter, John T. Caine to Alfred Caine
  
  Dates: 1889 February 1
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 7
  
  Location: Correspondence, a Poem, and a Legal Document, 1847-1908
- Description: Letter (partial), John T. Caine to Alfred Caine
  
  Dates: 1890 July 4
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 7
  
  Location: Correspondence, a Poem, and a Legal Document, 1847-1908
- Description: Letter, John T. Caine, Jr. to Alfred Caine
  
  Dates: 1889 July 10
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 8
  
  Location: Correspondence, a Poem, and a Legal Document, 1847-1908
- Description: Letter, John T. Caine, Jr. to Alfred Caine
  
  Dates: 1889 November 19
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 8
  
  Location: Correspondence, a Poem, and a Legal Document, 1847-1908
- Description: Letter, William B. Preston, Jr. to May Preston (sister)
  
  Dates: 1894 November 5
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 9
  
  Location: Correspondence, a Poem, and a Legal Document, 1847-1908
- Description: Poem, written by Emmeline B. Wells for Horace K. Whitney at Winter Quarters 1847. Set to music, possibly by Newell K. Whitney
  
  Dates: 1847
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 10
  
  Location: Correspondence, a Poem, and a Legal Document, 1847-1908
- Description: Legal Document
  
  Concerning A. Badlam, RJ Davis, AA Dewing, and I. Trumbo vs. Moses Thatcher, W.B. Preston, R. Taylor, J. Beck, and the Bullion, Beck & Champion Mining Company. (Plaintiffs were suing the defendants for $130,000)
  
  Dates: 1891
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 11
  
  Location: Correspondence, a Poem, and a Legal Document, 1847-1908

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Subject Terms

Mormon pioneers

Personal Names

Caine, Alfred--Correspondence.
Caine, John T.(John Thomas), 1829-1911--Correspondence.
Preston, Harriett Ann Thatcher--Correspondence.
Preston, May--Correspondence.
Preston, William Bowker, 1830--Correspondence.
Thatcher, Alley--Correspondence.
Thatcher, Hezekiah, 1809-1879--Correspondence.
Thatcher, Moses, 1842-1909--Correspondence.

Corporate Names

Bullion Beck & Champion Mining Company

Geographical Names

Winter Quarters (Neb.)

B. G. Olesen Western Manuscript Collection, 1847-1908

Table of Contents

Overview of the Collection

Content Description

Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Preferred Citation

Administrative Information

Arrangement

Location of Collection

Processing Note

Acquisition Information

Related Materials

Detailed Description of the Collection

Correspondence, a Poem, and a Legal Document, 1847-1908

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Personal Names

Corporate Names

Geographical Names