Cannon, Marsena, 1812-1900
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Marsena Cannon letter
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2916
Abstract
The Marsena Cannon (1812-1900) letter (1869) is addressed to Harrison Jones (1812-1884) of Ripley, Maine, a friend of Cannon's. The letter discusses Cannon's desire to continue communication with Jones and others. Cannon also discusses photographs shared with Jones, along with information regarding his family and the passing of time.
Dates:
1869 March 21
Marsena Cannon photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P2129
Abstract
Marsena Cannon (1812-1900) was a daguerreotypist who migrated to Salt Lake City in 1850; he is credited as Utah's first commercial photographer. This collection contains photographs of Cannon, his family, and a photograph of Brigham Young dating from approximately 1867 to 1870.
Dates:
circa 1867-1870