Robert Marsham diary

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 1802

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Robert Marsham diary (1864-1865) consists of a photocopy of the original diary. Marsham was a well-known explorer, and in this diary he describes his travels in Northern California, British Columbia, Yosemite, Idaho, Utah, the Sandwich Islands, and the Far East. In August of 1864 Marsham met the president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), Brigham Young, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Marsham reflects on this experience by describing the layout of the buildings, among which are the Beehive House and the Lion House. These buildings were then surrounded by a stone wall. Also at this time, the foundation for the original Tabernacle Conference Hall was being laid out. Marsham writes that the Tabernacle will be a magnificent building when it is finished.

Dates

1864-1865

Creator

Marsham, Robert (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.

The original diary has been removed and placed in Reserve. This box contains a photocopied version for access purposes. Access to the original must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the item if being used.

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.