L. John Nuttall diaries [photocopies]

Collection

Identifier: MS 0631

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The L. John Nuttall diaries (1876-1904) are comprised of typescript copies of eleven diaries by L. John Nuttall (1834-1905). The diaries discuss his travels, weather conditions, the state of his health, traveling distances, his views on various topics, and LDS Church doctrine and instruction.

Dates

1876-1904

Creator

Nuttall, L. John (Leonard John), 1834-1905 (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.

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

Leonard John Nuttall was born on 6 July 1834 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, to William and Mary Langhorn Nuttall. He was baptized into the LDS Church in 1850 by John Taylor. His family emigrated to Utah in 1852. Nuttall served in various religious and civic positions, mainly in Provo and Kanab. He died in 1905. Further biographical information can be found in Andrew Jenson's Latter-day Saint Biographical Encyclopedia (1901).

Extent

0.75 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The L. John Nuttall diaries (1876-1904) are comprised of typescript copies of eleven diaries by L. John Nuttall (1834-1905). Nuttall was a convert to the LDS Church and president of the Kanab, Utah, stake from 1877 to 1884.