Photocopy of Liberty Jail Journal

File — Box: 2, Folder: 28

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Series: The papers in this section (boxes 1-2), dating from 1731 to 1887, consist of early Smith family documents from the lineage of George Albert Smith and Lucy Emily Woodruff. Most of these materials are photocopies and include letters, journals, patriarchal blessings, tax reports, genealogical materials, railroad passes, missionary licenses, and military commissions. Included in box 1 are many of the documents resulting from the Smith family's relationship with prominent members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, such as a patriarchal blessing and letter from Parley P. Pratt in box 1, folders 11-12. Also included in box 1 are letters to Newel K. Whitney and others from Joseph Smith Jr., located in folders 15-16, and a family record of Don Carlos Smith, located in folder 17. Box 2 contains documents relating to Elias Smith, including correspondence, a patriarchal blessing, missionary licenses, military documents, and railroad passes. A photocopy of a journal that records events from Liberty Jail is located in folder 28, an account of the Haun's Mill Massacre can be found in folder 29, and folder 31 contains a letter from Brigham Young.

Dates

1832-1887

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.