George Washington Bean Journal
Scope and Contents
Copy of typescript of parts two and three of Bean's diary describing family and community events, details of Mormon missionary settlements (including Las Vegas, Nevada), exploration, and his business transactions.
Dates
- 1831-1870
Creator
- Bean, George Washington (Person)
Restrictions on Access
Collection is open for research. Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Biographical Note
Early settler of the Salt Lake City and Provo, Utah areas; explorer, Mormon missionary and holder of several public offices in Utah County.
Extent
0.21 Linear Feet (136 leaves)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Copy of typescript of parts two and three of Bean's diary describing family and community events, details of Mormon missionary settlements (including Las Vegas, Nevada), exploration, and his business transactions.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Journal, Unknown, Donation. NC703
Location of Originals
Original at Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah.
Typescript at Utah Historical Society, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Creator
- Bean, George Washington (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the George Washington Bean Journal
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department Repository
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