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Moore family patriarchal blessings

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 1308

Scope and Contents

Three handwritten and signed patriarchal blessings of Moore family members David, Susan, and Sarah. Two blessings are dated 29 January 1844 at Nauvoo, Illinois and were signed by Hyrum Smith. The third is dated 26 January 1889 at Ogden, Utah.

Dates

  • 1844-1889

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Access to originals restricted; Photocopies open for public research.

Biographical Note

American religious leader and first Patriarch to the Mormon Church.

Extent

2 folders (0.05 linear ft.) : 5 p.

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Donated in 1974.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; 1974.

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Title
Register of Moore family patriarchal blessings
Status
Completed
Author
Benjamin Sipes
Date
2010 August 10
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:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States