Diary, 1869-1886.

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Diary, 1869-1886.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122606028

Typescript of a diary with handwritten corrections. Park writes about visits to the University of Deseret by leaders in the Mormon Church including Brigham Young and Orson Pratt, tells about hiring Karl G. Maeser, and describes educational financing and the nature of education in Utah.

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Harold B. Lee Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6785636

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