Overland Journeys to the Western United States
Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest
Found in 61 Collections and/or Records:
Steven K. Madsen newsletter collection
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1703
Abstract
The Steven K. Madsen newsletter collection (1996-1998) contain copies of the Spanish Traces, published by the Old Spanish Trail Association. Steven K. Madsen is an historian and the author of several books about the history of the settlement of the Intermountain West.
Dates:
1996-1998
Cyprian Marsh papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1627
Abstract
The Cyprian Marsh papers (1829-1996) consists of the diary of Cyprian Marsh (1829-1886), a certificate of ordination as an elder signed by Joseph Smith (1842), a history of family ownership of the diary, and loose notes thought to be written by Cyprian Marsh. Marsh was a convert to the LDS Church who fled Nauvoo in 1846 and came to Utah in 1853.
Dates:
1829-1996
David E. Miller papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0891
Abstract
The David E. Miller papers (1831-1981) contain such things as correspondence, history course papers and detailed lessons, his journal from his years as an LDS missionary in Germany (1930-1931), Golden Spike Centennial (1969) materials, newspaper clippings, book reviews, various publications, maps, and research and a manuscript for his work on Peter Skene Ogden.
Dates:
1831-1981
Murdock family papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0613
Abstract
The Murdock family papers (1850s-1970s) contain genealogical and biographical information on four generations of the Joseph Stacey Murdock family. Joseph Stacey Murdock and wife emigrated from Nauvoo to Utah in 1847 and settled in the Heber City, Utah, area.
Dates:
1850s-1970s
George Numbers papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1847
Abstract
The George Numbers papers (1848-1952) are a collection of letters and essays written mostly by George Numbers, and his daughter, Emily Numbers. The letters were written by George Numbers in 1848, when he was in California during the Gold Rush. There is also an autobiography written by Emily Numbers, who was a school teacher in Indiana and Texas from 1882 to 1932.
Dates:
1848-1851; 1952; 1956
Oregon-California Trails Association photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1098
Abstract
The Oregon-California Trails Association photograph collection contains photos of the group volunteering at Crossroads Urban Center.
Dates:
2000-2005
Oregon-California Trails Association records
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1979
Abstract
The Oregon-California Trails Association records (1989-1999) contain minutes, publications, correspondence, and convention documents of the organization. The Oregon-California Trails Association was formed to conduct scholarly research and to preserve the historic sites associated with the Oregon and California Trails.
Dates:
1989-1999
Oregon-California Trails Association, Utah Chapter records
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1329
Abstract
The Oregon-California Trails Association, Utah Chapter records (1989-1991) consist of a charter and membership list for the organizing meeting, correspondence, and nominating committee information for the Board of Directors.
Dates:
1989-1991
Overland Stage Lines memorabilia
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0646
Abstract
The collection (1862-1911) consists of memorabilia of the Overland Stage Lines including a time table, a receipt, a check, and a waybill. Also included in the collection is correspondence and ephemera of Nathan Stein.
Dates:
1862-1911
Ethan Pettit diaries
Collection
Identifier: MS 0180
Abstract
The Ethan Pettit diaries (1855-1881) consist of eight diaries which describe the life of Pettit, a native New Yorker who moved to Utah in 1848 after joining the LDS Church.
Dates:
1855-1881