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Thomas Hunt journal transcript

 Item — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 6173

Scope and Contents note

Copy of Thomas Hunt journal. Includes a few recollections from his early childhood, his conversion to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,and his labor in his branch in England thereafter, 1870-1890s.

Dates

  • circa 1870-1890s

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 the Thomas Hunt journal transcript must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Thomas Hunt (1826-1899) served in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in England before joining the saints in Utah.

Thomas Hunt was born 15 June 1826 in Denby, Derbyshire, England, to John Hunt and Sarah Bardell. He moved to Claycross at age 21 and married Hannah Moon at the Denby Par Church, Denby, Derby, England, on 27 December 1847. On 23 November 1848 he and his wife were baptized to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Hunt served diligently in the Gospel in his branch in England and talks much of the missionary work going on. In the late 1850s he and his family left England to join the Saints in Utah. He died on 16 March 1899 in Monroe, Sevier, Utah.

Extent

1 folder (0.02 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Copy of Thomas Hunt journal. Includes a few recollections from his early childhood, his conversion to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,and his labor in his branch in England thereafter, circa 1870-1890s.

Custodial History note

Donated in 1989.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Donated; 1989.

Appraisal note

19th Century Mormon and Western Manuscripts because it is a journal of a convert to the Mormon Church.

Processing Information note

Processed; Melissa Cowles, student processor and John Murphy, curator; 2008.

Title
Register of Thomas Hunt journal transcript
Status
Completed
Author
Melissa Cowles, student processor and John Murphy, curator
Date
28 May 2008
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

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