Reed-Donner Party Exploration
Scope and Contents
Typescript of Davis' notes on his trip of Aug. 21-Oct. 20, 1927 through Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming, relocating the old Reed-Donner party trail to California; and on his visit to the scene of the Mountain Meadows Massacre in Utah. Also includes holograph ms notes of Davis' trip.
Dates
- 1927-1928
Creator
Restrictions
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
Expert on overland immigrant routes to California.
Extent
0.4 Linear Feet (116 leaves)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Typescript of Davis' notes on his trip of Aug. 21-Oct. 20, 1927 through Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming, relocating the old Reed-Donner party trail to California; and on his visit to the scene of the Mountain Meadows Massacre in Utah. Also includes holograph ms notes of Davis' trip.
Arrangement
Arranged without hierarchy.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Journal purchased from unknown.
- Title
- Guide to the Reed-Donner Party Exploration
- 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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