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Edwin M. Curtis mission journal

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 7410

Scope and Contents note

Photocopy of Curtis's journal from December 13, 1878 until December 13, 1879. The journal catalog his experience as a missionary in Great Britain, which was also his home country. Included with the journal is a photocopy of Curtis's mission call.

Dates

  • 1878-1879

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 Edwin M. Curtis mission journal must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Edwin M. Curtis (1839-1906) was a storekeeper and tinsmith in Utah. He served two missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to England.

Edwin Morrell Curtis was born on November 7, 1839 in London, England. In 1860, Curtis married Francis Harrison, also of London. Shortly after his marriage, Curtis embarked on a journey to Utah with his wife. During his lifetime, Curtis returned to his homeland and served two missions in England. He later married Delia Ann Crockett. He died on December 28, 1906 in Rexburg, Idaho. Along with his wives, Curtis is buried in Logan, Utah.

Extent

1 folder (0.1 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Journal is a record of the life Curtis led as he served a mission to Great Britain for the Latter-day Saint Church.

Custodial History note

Photocopy donated by Jennifer Curtis Orten in April 2008. Upon donation, the donor informed the L. Tom Perry Special Collections that she does not know the whereabouts of the original journal, nor does she know who owns it.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Donated; Jennifer Orten Curtis; 2008.

Appraisal note

19th Century Western & Mormon Americana; 19th Century journal of a Latter-day Saint man crossing the plains to get to the West.

Processing Information note

Processed; Lissa Chandler; 2009.

Title
Register of Edwin M. Curtis mission journal
Status
Completed
Author
Lissa Chandler
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

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