John W. Anthon affidavit
Collection
Identifier: MS 0379
Scope and Contents
The John W. Anthon affidavit (1858) was sworn before D. R. Eckels, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Utah Territory, alleging an assault by an Army wagonmaster upon Anthon. The affadavit bears Eckels' signature.
Dates
- 1858
Creator
- Anthon, John W. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Access to original restricted. Photocopy available for patron use.
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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
D. R. Eckels was active in attempts to prosecute Mormons for polygamy.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet (1 Folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The John W. Anthon affidavit (1858) was sworn before D. R. Eckels, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Utah Territory, alleging an assault by an Army wagonmaster upon Anthon. The affadavit bears Eckels' signature.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Randy Wilson in 1983.
Processing Information
Processed by Nancy V. Young in 1984.
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Creator
- Anthon, John W. (Person)
- Title
- Inventory of the John W. Anthon affidavit
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Nancy V. Young.
- Date
- 1984 (last modified: 2019)
- 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
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