Martin S. Lindsay diary

Collection

Identifier: MS 0420

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Lindsay's 1888 diary tells of his day-to-day events, and is substantially complete up to June, when his entries became less frequent. He comments on his personal affairs, church and work meetings, gardening, and includes several references to the exploits of Jack the Ripper in London.

Dates

1888

Creator

Lindsay, Martin S., 1861- (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

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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

Although a formal biographical sketch of Martin S. Lindsay cannot be found, some information on his life is contained in his diary. He was born on 28 April 1861, and migrated to Salt Lake City, Utah, in September 1883. He was granted U.S. citizenship on 20 September 1888. During the time covered in his diary he worked at the LDS Church Historian's Office. He was also a legislative enrolling clerk and worked for the People's Forwarding Company.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Martin S. Lindsay diary contains an account of day to day events in Salt Lake City, Utah, by Lindsay. He refers to personal affairs, church work, gardening, and makes several references to the exploits of Jack the Ripper in London.