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Henry G. Boyle autobiography and diary [typescripts]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0384

Scope and Contents

The Henry G. Boyle autobiography and diary consists of a typescript copy. First volume covers 1832-1855; the second covers 1855-1858; the third covers 1868-1888. Covers early life in Virginia, joining the LDS church, his trip to Nauvoo, service in the Mormon Battalion and events on the march, and the settlement of San Bernardino. Includes detailed records of proselyting missions to Virginia and other Southern states, and of his later life and activities in Utah. Also includes genealogies of the Boyle family.

Copied at Brigham Young University Library, Provo, Utah.

Dates

  • 1832-1888

Creator

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.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (13 Folders)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Henry G. Boyle autobiography and diary consists of a typescript copy. First volume covers 1832-1855; the second covers 1855-1858; the third covers 1868-1888. Covers early life in Virginia, joining the LDS church, his trip to Nauvoo, service in the Mormon Battalion and events on the march, and the settlement of San Bernardino. Includes detailed records of proselyting missions to Virginia and other Southern states, and of his later life and activities in Utah. Also includes genealogies of the Boyle family.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of George S. Tanner.

Existence and Location of Originals

Originals located at Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah.

Processing Information

Processed by Manuscripts Division staff.
Title
Inventory of the Henry G. Boyle autobiography and diary [typescripts]
Author
Finding aid created by Betsey Welland.
Date
2013 (last modified: 2018)
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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