Whitmer family papers and photographs, 1864-1915.

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Whitmer family papers and photographs, 1864-1915.

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Three items, as follows: 1) Civil War letter dated 13 September 1864, "Camp near St. Joseph, Missouri," written from A. [Alexander] Whitmer to his father, John. 1 pg. Writes that one boy has been discharged and that some of the boys are homesick; 2) Printed program for the "Sunday School and Religion Convention of the Far West District." St. Joseph, Missouri, Jan. 16-17, 1915; 3) Prints of 26 digitally scanned photographs relating to the Whitmer family. Most are unidentified except for a few surmises written in pencil by the curator. Includes what may be a picture of the John Whitmer home in Far West, Missouri.

1 folder (0.08 linear ft.)

Harold B. Lee Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8197923

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Whitmer, Alexander Peter Jackson, 1849-

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Whitmer family.

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Whitmer, John, 1802-1878

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Mormon Church leader and one of the "Eight Witnesses" to the authenticity of the Book of Mormon. From the description of John Whitmer letter, 1871. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122536873 From the guide to the John Whitmer letter, 1871, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections) John Whitmer (1802-1878) was a Mormon Church leader in Missouri. He was one of the Eight Witnesses to the authenticity of the Book of Mormon, and served as the first Church Historian. F...