John William Crook diary and account book
Scope and Contents
Handwritten diary and account book of the Heber Canal Company in Utah. Crook wrote a brief autobiography, including the names of the original settlers of Heber City. He described both the public schools and Mormon Sunday Schools in Heber City during the 1860s and 1870s and gave the names of teachers and students. Crook also presents the names of students attending the Brigham Young Academy of Provo, Utah from 1879 to 1881. In addition, the diary covers events of Crook's life from 1886 to 1903.
Dates
- 1886-1903
Creator
- Crook, John William, 1858-1950 (creator, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Condition restricted; patrons must use transcript. Permission to use original item must be obtained from the Curator of 19th and 20th Century Western & Mormon Manuscripts.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from John William Crook diary and account book must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
John William Crook was born in Provo, Utah in April 1858 but raised in Heber, Utah. He married Sarah Boyd and lived in Heber, Utah, working on farming and irrigation until his death in 1950. John Crook was the first historian of the Heber, Utah area.
Extent
1 box (0.5 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Handwritten diary and account book of the Heber Canal Company written by John Crook from 1886 to 1903.
Appraisal
19th Century Mormon and Western Manuscripts Collection Development Policy.
Existence and Location of Copies
Digital version available online.
Photocopy of diary available in repository.
Processing Information
Processed; Melanie Nef; August 2008.
- Title
- Register of John William Crook diary and account book
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Melanie Nef
- Date
- 2008 September
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English in Latin script.
- Sponsor
- National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Western Waters (WWDL) Grant, 2007-2010
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States