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John Boylston Fairbanks diary

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 3887

Scope and Contents

Photocopy of diary of John B. Fairbanks, covering the period between 1846 and 1847. Describes the Mormon evacuation of Nauvoo, Illinois, and the journey to the Salt Lake Valley. Includes financial transactions, genealogical information, a daily record of farm work, an account of family events, and other information.

Dates

  • 1846-1847

Creator

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

Biographical / Historical

John Boylston Fairbanks (1817-1875) was a Mormon pioneer, merchant, and farmer. Originally from New York and New Jersey, he settled in Payson, Utah.

Extent

1 folder ; (0.08 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Marriot Library, University of Utah; 1992.

Appraisal

19th Century Mormon and Western Manuscripts.

Title
Register of John Boylston Fairbanks diary
Status
Completed
Author
Rose Frank
Date
10 June 2011
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