Overland Journeys to the Western United States
Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest
Found in 61 Collections and/or Records:
Fred A. Rosenstock papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0487
Abstract
The Fred A. Rosenstock papers (1849-1970) consist of business letters and research materials dealing with the history of the Western United States. The bulk of the materials consists of correspondence between Fred Rosenstock and Dale Morgan concerning publishing activities and personal correspondence from various persons to Alphonso Jennings, a western outlaw. Also included are a few historical items: a photocopy and transcript of an 1849 overland diary of Hugh Skinner, a letter from J. Exton...
Dates:
1849-1970; Majority of material found within 1912-1970
S. S. Schweitzer papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2099
Abstract
The S. S. Schweitzer papers consist of first and second drafts of Schweitzer's play, The Tragedy of the Donner Party, which was later filmed as a made-for-TV movie under the title, Donner Pass: the Road to Survival.
Dates:
1978
Joseph Slater promissory notes
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2695
Abstract
The Joseph Slater promissory notes (1860) specify amounts of money owed by Slater for hand cart shares with payment due on his arrival in the Great Salt Lake area.
Dates:
1860
John B. and Margaret Gibson Smith papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2293
Abstract
The John B. and Margaret Gibson Smith papers (1856-1935) contain a short history of Margaret Gibson Smith, several patriarchal blessings, and a news clipping about the dedication of a monument in Lincoln, Utah honoring Margaret and other pioneer women in that area.
Dates:
1856-1935
Walter M. Stookey papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2983
Abstract
The Walter M. Stookey papers (1936-1951) consist of research materials and a manuscript entitled "Fatal Decision: The Tragic Story of the Donner Party" which was published in 1950.
Dates:
1936-1951
Ossian F. Taylor papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1782
Abstract
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. Taylor was born in Maine. Although not a member of the LDS Church, he traveled to Utah with members of his family who were members.
Dates:
1851; 1904
Third Wagon Company roster [typescript]
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114041930928]
Identifier: MS 0435
Abstract
The Third Wagon Company roster (1860) is a typescript roster of the LDS Church emigrant company of 1860, captained by Jesse Murphy. The company started 19 June 1860 and arrived in Salt Lake City, Utah, on 30 August 1860.
Dates:
1860
Charles I. Wheat papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1106
Abstract
The Charles I. Wheat papers (1937-1958) contain thirteen letters from Dale Morgan to Carl Wheat concerning research in Western history. Also included are transcripts of articles from various Illinois and Iowa newspapers and a proposal for a book by Wheat titled, First Visible Footsteps of the White Man in Death Valley.
Dates:
1937-1958
George Whitaker autobiography
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114041934698]
Identifier: MS 0278
Abstract
The George Whitaker autobiography details the life of George Whitaker (1820-1907), a convert to the LDS Church who emigrated from England to the United States.
Dates:
1820-1907
William Gibson family papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2469
Abstract
The William Gibson family papers (1869-1960) contain written histories, financial records, correspondence and books relating to the Gibson family, and William Gibson's service during the Black Hawk Indian War.
Dates:
1869-1960