Moses Thatcher diaries

Collection

Identifier: MS 0098

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Moses Thatcher diaries consist of 4 volumes of photocopied originals and 1 original diary written by Thatcher of his LDS Church mission to Mexico and the British Isles. He records names of traveling companions, routes taken, return trips to Utah, and describes different Native American tribes and his counsel with them. Thatcher traveled through Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana visiting Yellowstone Park, the Crow Agency, and Washakie Agency.

Dates

1883-1884

Creator

Thatcher, Moses, 1842-1909 (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.

Box 1, folder1 contains a photocopied version for access purposes. The original item has been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the item if being used.

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

Moses Thatcher (1842-1909) was an apostle in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was born in Sangamon County, Illinois, to Hezekiah and Alena Kitchen Thatcher. He died in Logan, Utah.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet (4 volumes and 1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Moses Thatcher diaries consist of 4 volumes of photocopied originals and 1 original diary written by Thatcher of his LDS Church mission to Mexico and the British Isles.