Church Business--President-in-Exile, 1886 May 2-1887 October 15

File — Box: 1B, Folder: 19

Identifier: A

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

A life sketch of John Beck from the Latter Day Saint Biographical Encyclopedia by Andrew Jenson, and various correspondence, including letters from a San Francisco man attempting to sell weapons to the church; a report of the ousting of the Mormon delegation at the 1886 Idaho Democratic Convention; a personal letter from Wilford Woodruff to the first presidency; a directive from John Taylor to record names of charges of indicted and imprisoned Mormons in the church historian's office; and an Ogden letter complaining of youth participation in "wickedness" at Park Lake resort.

Dates

Creation: 1886 May 2-1887 October 15

Creator

From the Collection: Taylor, Samuel W. (Samuel Woolley), 1907-1997 (Person)

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.

Some original items have been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used. Photocopies are available in the collection for research use.