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Albert King Thurber journal and related papers, [ca. 1849-1881]
BANC MSS P-F 339
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Title:

Albert King Thurber journal and related papers, [ca. 1849-1881]

Creator/Contributor:

Thurber, Albert King, 1826-1888, creator

Creator/Contributor:

Kelly, Charles.

Abstract:

Typed transcript, with notes by Charles Kelly, of Thurber's original ledger in the possession of R.T. Thurber, Richfield, Utah.
Includes information on early life in Rhode Island; the "Dorr Rebellion"; Millerism; upstate New York; journey to Utah in 1849 and conversion; to southern California, 1849; experiences in the mines; return to Utah, 1850-1851; to Spanish Fork, 1851; later pioneering in central Utah. With the manuscript is a transcript of Thurber's letter to Erastus Snow, 1881, and a photocopy of his manuscript map of Wayne County, Utah, with notes on map and letter by Charles Kelly.

Date:

1849 (issued)

Subject:

Gold mines and mining -- Associations, institutions, etc
Mormons -- California
Indians of North America -- Utah
Utah -- Maps

Note:

Map of Wayne County, Utah photocopy.
Map of Wayne County, Utah, location of original unknown (in possession of Charles Kelly, 1955?)
Map of Wayne County, Utah FOR REFERENCE USE ONLY. Reproduction prohibited.

Type:

Diaries.
Overland journals-1849.
Maps.

Physical Description:

1 portfolio (.1 linear ft.)

Language:

English

Identifier:

BANC MSS P-F 339

Origin:

United States

Copyright Note:

Map of Wayne County, Utah FOR REFERENCE USE ONLY. Reproduction prohibited.