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Territorial Government

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 38 Collections and/or Records:

Redick N. Allred autobiography

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0088
Abstract The Redick N. Allred autobiography (1846-1847) consist of an account by Allred of his experiences in the Mormon Battalion.
Dates: 1846-1847

John W. Anthon affidavit

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0379
Abstract The John W. Anthon affidavit (1858) was sworn before D. R. Eckels, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Utah Territory, alleging an assault by an Army wagonmaster upon Anthon. The affadavit bears Eckels' signature.
Dates: 1858

Thomas Bradley letter [photocopy]

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0338
Abstract The Thomas Bradley letter (1864) consist of one photocopied letter from Bradley to Brigadier General P. Edward Connor. Bradley writes from Fort Bridger asking for permission for his wife to become a laundress at the fort to avoid "the adulterous fangs of mormonism."
Dates: 1864

Perry E. Brocchus papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0150
Abstract The Perry E. Brocchus papers (1846-1874) consist of certificates of membership to various fraternal orders, poetry, incoming letters, papers relating to Brocchus' service as a judge, news clippings, and a friend's will.
Dates: 1846-1874

Lisle Brown research collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0570
Abstract The Lisle Brown research collection (1876-1877) contain photocopied diaries, typescripts of reminiscences, and histories of the Battle of the Little Bighorn and the U.S. Army's activities in the Yellowstone/Missouri River region. Lisle Brown, a librarian and historian at the University of Utah, collected these materials as he researched the Northern Plains Indian wars.
Dates: 1876-1877

Carl Arvid Carlquist correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0928
Abstract The Carl Arvid Carlquist correspondence (1892-1893) consists of three letters, one from Carlquist to Utah Governor Caleb W. West, and two from West to Carlquist. Carlquist (1857-1938) was an immigrant from Sweden to Utah, a missionary to Sweden for the LDS Church, and a Utah businessman who was active in politics.
Dates: 1892-1893

William Alexander Carter correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2496
Abstract The William Alexander Carter correspondence consist of eight separate letters regarding personal and professional matters and a receipt.
Dates: 1859-1872

Samuel Parkinson Cowley collection

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Identifier: MS 0393
Abstract The Samuel Parkinson Cowley collection (1934) consist of a funeral report, supplemented by a memorial service address. Cowley (1899-1934) was a special agent with the U. S. Justice Department, Division of Investigations. He was killed in a shootout with "Baby Face" Nelson, becoming the first federal agent killed in the line of duty.
Dates: 1934

Alfred Cumming papers [microform]

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0630
Abstract The Alfred Cumming papers (1857-1865) consist of a microfilm copy of personal and official correspondence and a letterpress book relating to Cumming's service as Governor of Utah Territory, 1858-1861. Includes letters from Thomas L. Kane, Brigham Young, and his wife, Elizabeth Cumming; Cumming's personal record of those fleeing east from Utah while wintering with the Utah Expedition at Camp Scott, Wyoming; scrapbooks of national clippings from Cumming's term of office.
Dates: 1857-1865

Benjamin Fanklin Cummings journal [typescript]

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0060
Abstract The Benjamin Fanklin Cummings journal [typescript] (1933) records the period 1857-1862 discussing mainly Cummings' military experiences and dealings with American Indians.
Dates: 1933