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Diary of Daniel H. McAllister [microform] : 1876-1877

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Description
Microfilm of the diary of Daniel H. McAllister, kept from 1876-1877 while he was traveling between Utah and Arizona. The volume opens with a brief autobiography, including McAllister's decision to travel to Arizona in 1876. He records in detail his journey from Salt Lake City to Pima County. Once in Arizona his entries focus on daily activities such as digging ditches, cutting timber, agricultural work, and attending meetings. Later entries also cover his 1877 visit to Utah, including stops in Salt Lake City and St. George.
Type
Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date
1876; 1877
Call number
MSS MFilm 00258
Creator
McAllister, Daniel H (1857-)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance
Microfilm of original loaned by Mr. McAllister, April 12, 1952.
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