Diary [typescript], circa 1857
File — Box: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Sarah Maria Mousley Cannon diary [typescript] (circa 1857) consist of an overland diary relating a journey from Philadelphia to Salt Lake City via Iowa. The diary opens with a poetic and religious description of home, but daily entries begin as the family starts along the Oregon Trail. The diary was owned by Elizabeth Silver Clawson who states it was written by Sarah Maria Mousley, later married to Angus M. Cannon.
Dates
- circa 1857
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.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Cannon, Sarah Maria Mousley, 1828-1912 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu