Papers of Jacob Smith Boreman, 1857-1912.

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Papers of Jacob Smith Boreman, 1857-1912.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122571004

The collection contains the complete typed and shorthand records of the Mountain Meadows Massacre trial, held in Beaver, UT, from 1875-77. It also contains Boreman's personal correspondence, records of the 2nd Judicial District Court of Utah (1857-77), and Boreman's reminiscences of early Utah life and legislation. Several items talk about Brigham Young's divorce from his 17th wife, Anne Eliza Young.

63 pieces.

Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens

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SNAC Resource ID: 6769465

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