Statement by J. W. Peterson, undated
Scope and Contents
This ten-box collection consists of the extensive research papers of Ernest Mahan, compiled during the 1930s while preparing a biography on Joseph Smith, Jr. For unknown reasons the biography was never completed.
Box 1 contains biographical sources for early LDS publications. Boxes 2—7 contain Mahan's research notes. Boxes 8—10 consist of an array of early LDS publications and correspondence, legal documents, and various notes taken by Mahan.
Dates
- undated
Language of Materials
Material in English
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.
Extent
From the Collection: 10 boxes (5 linear feet)
Repository Details
Part of the Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives Repository
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
3000 Old Main Hill
Logan Utah 84322-3000 United States
435 797-8248
435 797-2880 (Fax)
scweb@usu.edu