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John R. Winder diary, 1857-1958

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Winder, John R. (John Rex), 1821-1910
Title
John R. Winder diary
Dates
1857-1958 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.25 linear feet, (1 folder)
Collection Number
ACCN 2229
Summary
The John R. Winder diary (1857-1858) contains entries from November 1857 to April 1858. Winder (1821-1910) held several positions within the LDS Church.
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 item has been been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the item/items if being used. Photocopies are available in the collection for research use.

Languages
English
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Biographical Note

John R. Winder (1821-1910) held various positions within the LDS Church, including Second Counselor to the Presiding Bishop in 1887, and First Counselor in the First Presidency to Joseph F. Smith 1901 to 1910. He was married to Ellen Walters and had ten children.

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Content Description

The John R. Winder diary (1857-1858) contains entries from November 1857 to April 1858. The first few pages of the diary have been cut out and may have dated back two months earlier to September 1857, the same month that the Mountain Meadows Massacre occurred. The last few pages have also been cut out.

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Use of the Collection

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.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Purchased from Ken Sanders in 2003.

Processing Note

Processed by Jennifer Sessions in 2006.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Diary

    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.

    Dates: 1854 November 08 - 1858 April 07
    Container: Box 1, Folder 1

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Subject Terms

  • Latter Day Saints--Diaries

Personal Names

  • Winder, John R. (John Rex), 1821-1910--Diaries
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