Fern Smoot Taylor family papers

Fern Smoot Taylor family papers, 1854-1901

Overview of the Collection

Creator

Taylor, Fern Smoot

Title

Fern Smoot Taylor family papers

Dates

1854-1901 (inclusive)

Quantity

0.25 linear feet, (1 box)

Collection Number

ACCN 0705

Summary

The Fern Smoot Taylor family papers (1854-1856, 1901) consist of a glossary and account book, by Isaac Bullock. Included in the collection are letters written to LDS missionary Abraham Owen Smoot III as a serially numbered round-robin letter from family members.

Repository

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

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.

The original items have been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used.

Languages

English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Fern Smoot Taylor family papers (1854-1856, 1901) consist of a glossary and account book, by Isaac Bullock. The book contains sporadic entries of events at Fort Supply, Wyoming along with notes made on trade goods accounts. Bullock also composed a dictionary of Shoshoni words and phrases. Included in the collection are letters written to LDS missionary Abraham Owen Smoot III as a serially numbered round-robin letter from family members. It is entitled, "The Lone Tree Dispatch."

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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.

Please use the photocopies of the original items.

Preferred Citation

Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.

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Processing Note

Processed by Manuscripts Division staff.

Related Materials

See also the Isaac Bullock family papers (MS 0005) located in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
1	1	Isaac Bullock's journal and accounts This folder contains a photocopied version for access purposes. The original item has been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the item if being used. The journal is extremely fragile.	1854
1	2	Isaac Bullock's Shoshoni vocabulary booklet This folder contains a photocopied version for access purposes. The original item has been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the item if being used. The original item is extremely fragile.
1	3	"Lone Tree Dispatch" letters and explanation This folder contains a photocopied version for access purposes. The original items have been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used. The originals are extremely fragile.	1901 August

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