Isaac Chauncey Haight papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0084

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Isaac Chauncey Haight papers (1842-1871) contain typescripts of Haights diaries and correspondence.

Dates

1842-1871

Creator

Haight, Isaac Chauncey, 1813-1886 (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.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical Sketch

Isaac Chauncey Haight (1813-1886) was an early convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). He traveled with the Mormons as a pioneer as they traveled to Utah. Brigham Young sent Haight on a three-year mission to England, where part of his duties included studying iron making. Upon his return Haight was made president of the "Iron Mission" in Cedar City. He served as the town's mayor and as an important church leader. His alleged involvement in the Mountain Meadows Massacre and his practice of polygamy forced him to flee from Federal officers and become an exile late in life. While a fugitive Haight assumed the name Horton (his mother's maiden surname) and freighted material for the construction of the St. George temple.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 Box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Isaac Chauncey Haight papers (1842-1871) contain typescripts of Haights diaries and correspondence. Isaac Chauncey Haight (1813-1886) was an early convert to the Mormon Church. He traveled with the Mormons to Utah and served as the President of the "Iron Mission."