Tenney, Ammon M.

File — Box: 5, Folder: 1

Identifier: II

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The journal of Ammon M. Tenney begins October 20, 1875, when he was called to serve on a mission among the Indians. The mission included the Moquis, Zunis, Oimas, Maricopas, Navajos, Apaches, and Mexicans. He notes the conflict between the teachings of the Catholic priests and the Mormon missionaries. Those serving on the mission were T. Stewart, __ Pratt, Anthony W. Ivins, __ Jones, L. H. Hatch, R. H. Smith, James S. Brown, and Thales Haskell. Tenney mentions several times meeting Mr. J. Lorenzo Hubbell. Tenney started for home May 26, 1876. On August 9, 1876, he was called to return to the same mission. The last entry in the diary is September 10, 1876.

Dates

1857-1986

Conditions Governing Access

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