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Orson Pratt papers and postcard

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 716

Scope and Contents

Handwritten letter to Nelson Pratt concerning the immigration of the Mormon pioneers to Ohio and Utah and the welfare of the Parley and Orson Pratt families. Also includes a handwritten postcard from Milando Pratt to Nelson Pratt concerning the death of Orson Pratt.

Dates

  • 1861, 1881

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

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

Biographical History

Orson Pratt (1811-1881) was a member of the Council of Twelves Apostles of the Latter-day Saint Church, serving from 1835 to 1881.

Extent

2 items

Arrangement

Collection maintained in original order.

Custodial History

Donated by unknown.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Unknown.

Appraisal

19th Century Mormon and Western Manuscripts.

Title
Register of Orson Pratt papers and postcard
Status
In Progress
Author
Morgan Crockett
Date
2010 July 16
Description rules
Appm
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