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Abner Tanner missionary journal

 Item — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 4219

Scope and Contents note

Original handwritten journal of Abner Tanner. He is serving a mission in the Southern States. Tanner includes some poetry by Jacob Bowers[ ], written for Tanner’s farewell. He begins his mission in Tennessee. Tanner holds street meetings in Chatanooga, tracts in Nashville, looks after the sick and dispels false rumors. He finds some who are interested in the Church and puts his cooking talent to good use.

1 volume.176 pages.

Dates

  • 1906-1907

Creator

Conditions Governing Access note

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use note

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Abner Tanner missionary journal must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Abner Tanner was born in Utah in the late 19th century. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the southern United States from 1906 to 1907.

Extent

1 folder (0.1 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

One missionary journal belonging to Abner Tanner, documenting his service in the southern United States, 1906-1907.

Custodial History note

Purchased from Strack in 1990.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Purchased; Strack; 1990.

Appraisal note

LDS cultural, social, and religious history (19th Century Mormon and Western Manuscripts).

Processing Information note

Processed; H. Christine Swindler; 8 August 2007.

Title
Register of Abner Tanner missionary journal
Status
Completed
Author
Karen Glenn and H. Christine Swindler, student processors and John Murphy, curator
Date
2009
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.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States