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John Claiborne Harper papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 185

Scope and Contents

Handwritten diary, letters, certificates, paroles, and Mormon Church blessings. The diary was kept while Harper served on a mission to the Southern States for the Mormon Church from 1887 to 1888. Also included is an autograph book signed by Mormons in the Utah State prison for polygamy in 1889. The certificates and letters relate to Mormons in Mexico, to Harper's civic appointments in Payson, and to family matters. Two paroles were given to Harper on 10 April 1865 at Appomattox Court House, Virginia when he was released as a prisoner of war by the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia.

Dates

  • 1856-1899

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

Biographical note

Mormon missionary and resident of Payson, Utah and Mexico.

Extent

2 v. (0.12 linear ft.)

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