Martin S. Lindsay diary
Collection
Identifier: MS 0420
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)
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Conditions Governing Use
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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
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.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Dorothy Richardson in 1974.
Processing Information
Processed by Sharon Thorup in 1984.
Creator
- Lindsay, Martin S., 1861- (Person)
- Title
- Inventory of the Martin S. Lindsay diary
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Sharon Thorup.
- 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