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George H. Taylor autobiography and diary

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: ACCN 1368

Scope and Contents

The George H. Taylor autobiography and diary consist of a transcript of an autobiography of George H. Taylor, an LDS bishop, written while serving a prison term in 1886 for polygamy; transcript of a diary recounting his prison experiences, 1886.

Dates

  • 1886

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Conditions Governing Use

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Biographical Note

George H. Taylor was an LDS bishop imprisoned for practicing polygamy.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (5 Folders)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The George H. Taylor autobiography and diary (1886) consist of a transcript of an autobiography of George H. Taylor, an LDS bishop, written while serving a prison term in 1886 for polygamy; transcript of a diary recounting his prison experiences, 1886. Taylor was an LDS bishop imprisoned for practicing polygamy.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Marion Landward in 1993.

Processing Information

Processed by Manuscripts Division staff in 1993.
Title
Inventory of the George H. Taylor autobiography and diary
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid created by Betsey Welland.
Date
2013 (last modified: 2020)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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