Joel Ricks papers bulk 1874-1940 bulk 1874-1940

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Joel Ricks papers bulk 1874-1940 bulk 1874-1940

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This collection contains various journals, letters, and published and unpublished materials of Joel Ricks Jr. It also contains Ricks family history material; miscellaneous notes, newspaper clippings, ephemera, and printed material collected by Ricks; Book of Mormon research and study materials; and three photographs.

1 folder, (0.1 linear ft.); 3 boxes, (1.5 linear ft.)

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L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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Ricks, Joel, 1858-1944

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Joel Ricks Jr. (1858-1944) was born in Farmington, Utah. He signed the Utah State Constitution, was a pioneer railroader and telegrapher, and spent much of his time in genealogical research and a study of Book of Mormon geography. He made several trips to Southern America for his research and authored five books and a number of maps and pamphlets. One of his books was titled The Geography of Book of Mormon Lands. From the description of Joel Ricks papers, 1874-1940. (Unknown). WorldC...