Laboratory record books, 1905-1906

File — Box: 1, Folder: 2-3

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The James Edward Talmage papers (1876-1933) consist of a resume of his private journals, correspondence and laboratory record books, spanning the career of Talmage as scientist, educator and LDS apostle. A summary of Talmage's private journals, which points out important entries, is first. The journals themselves are present on microfilm. Among Talmage's correspondence is a letter from Charles F. Wilcox regarding a skin pigmentation disorder in Native Americans, letters to Frank Tallmadge of Ohio regarding family history, and letters to various people regarding the Book of Mormon revision committee's recommendation. Also included are two laboratory notebooks detailing the results of experiments from 1905 to 1906.

Dates

1905-1906

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.