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Diary and account book of Joseph W. McAllister [microform] : 1882-1885

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Description
Microfilm of a diary and account book of Joseph Warrington McAllister, kept at Glendale and Salt Lake City from 1882-1885. The volume opens with co-op accounts for individuals and institutions, including the Glendale Trustees and Night School, in Glendale from 1882-1883. It also includes miscellaneous accounts kept from 1884-1885.The second half of the volume consists of McAllister's 1882-1884 diary, which commences with his move from Kanab to Glendale to teach school. McAllister writes of his life in Glendale, his attendance of meetings at Orderville, his move to Salt Lake City in 1883, and working in the Salt Lake Temple through 1884. Portions of the diary appear to be in pencil and may be partially illegible.
Type
Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date
1882; 1883; 1884; 1885
Call number
MSS MFilm 00214
Creator
McAllister, Joseph Warrington (1855-1930)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance
Microfilm of original loaned by Mrs. Nemonie Pearce through Juanita Brooks, September 25, 1950.
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