Addition to the Joel Ricks papers, 1877-1939.

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Addition to the Joel Ricks papers, 1877-1939.

Addition to the Joel Ricks Papers, 1877-1939 includes five series: (1) Religious Documents, 1916-1939; (2) Notebooks, Datebooks, and Diaries, 1877-1929; (3) Newspaper Articles, 1893-1924; (4) Maps and Travel Materials, Undated; and (5) Miscellaneous Items, Undated. Notable items include a unique edition of The Book of Mormon and an 1877 diary chronicling Ricks' mission to St. Louis.

2 boxes (1 linear ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7385427

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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...