Willis Eugene Robison journals, 1882-1884.

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Willis Eugene Robison journals, 1882-1884.

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Handwritten missionary journals and typescripts. The items describe Robison's experiences while serving in the Southern States Mission of the Mormon Church. In particular the journal relates information about the slaying of John H. Gibbs and William S. Berry, two Mormon missionaries in the mission; the subsequent investigation of the slayings by Robison and his mission president B.H. Roberts; as well as other stories of persecution towards Mormons.

1 box (0.25 linear ft.)

Harold B. Lee Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7380467

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