Scope and Contents The original diary has been removed and placed in Reserve. This box contains a typescript 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.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Ossian F. Taylor papers (1851 and 1909) contain an overland diary, a transcript of the diary, and a photocopy of the Taylor family genealogy. The diary depicts his struggles while moving west and records his family history.