John Van Cott diaries, 1852-1862.

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John Van Cott diaries, 1852-1862.

Handwritten diaries with typescripts. The diaries cover the years 1852 to 1856 and 1859 to 1862. Van Cott writes about his service as president of the Scandinavian mission for the Mormon Church. He lived in Copenhagen, Denmark. He also writes about helping organize the migration of Mormons by handcart in 1856 at Iowa City, Iowa.

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Van Cott, John, 1814-1883

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Mormon pioneer and mission president for the Mormon Church in Scandinavia. From the description of John Van Cott diaries, 1852-1862. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122536843 Mormon pioneer, mission president for the Mormon Church in Scandinavia, and polygamist. He lived in Salt Lake City, Utah. From the description of John Van Cott papers, 1838-1913. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145435804 From the guide to the John Van Cott papers, 1838-1913, (L. Tom P...