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John Parry's Journal

 Unprocessed Material
Identifier: 2025-058

Content Description

1 3/4 leather ledger diary John Parry, a Welsh convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), which includes descriptions of his family; emigration to Utah (1856); life in Salt Lake City, Utah (1856-1865); and his Mormon mission back to Wales (1865-1868). 144 pages (hand numbered) plus 15 pages unnumbered of proxy temple ordinances. Note in rear indicating death and burial.

Acquisition Type

Purchase

Provenance

USU Special Collections purchased this item from Benchmark Books in 2025.

Language of Description

English

Restrictions Apply

No

Dates

  • Creation: 1865-1867

Extent

1 Item