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John L. Smith autobiography and diaries, 1846-1895

Author/Creator:
Smith, John Lyman, 1828-1898
Call Number:
MS 2072

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Summary:

Autobiography recounts early life in the Church, particularly in Missouri and Nauvoo, Illinois. Daily entries record emigration to Utah, colonization activities, work in the Historian's Office, labors in the Swiss and Italian Mission, activities in Southern Utah, and work in the St. George Temple. Includes information on members of the Smith family.

Genre(s):

Journals

Subjects:

Southern Utah
Switzerland
Emigration and immigration
Pioneers (1847-1869)
Utah -- Washington -- St. George
Missouri
St. George Temple (1877-1999)
Swiss and Italian Mission (1854-1861)
Illinois -- Hancock -- Nauvoo
Historian's Office (1842?-1972)
Missionary work

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