Charles W. Fox papers, 1859-1879
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Charles W. Fox papers
- Dates
- 1859-1879 (inclusive)18591879
- Quantity
- 13 volumes, 4 folders, (3 linear feet)
- Collection Number
- UUS_COLL MSS 66
- Summary
- Thirteen bound, handwritten volumes dealing with the businesses and societies that Fox was involved in. Represented are the Franklin Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including a cashbook (1873), tithing records (1859-1865, 1870-1871), and an account book (1877); the Franklin Cooperative Mercantile Institution, including work records (1868-1874), account book (1869), and a cashbook (1873); and a personal diary of daily farm routine and Church service (1865-1867). Four folders hold receipts, legal papers, and some miscellaneous personal items. Also included are some home remedies and folk medicine recipes.
- Repository
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Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division
Special Collections & Archives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
Logan, UT
84322-3000
Telephone: 4357978248
Fax: 4357972880
scweb@usu.edu - Access Restrictions
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Open to public research.
- Languages
- English.
- Sponsor
- Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, 2007-2008
Biographical Note
Farmer, mail carrier, director of Franklin Co-op.
Content Description
Thirteen bound, handwritten volumes dealing with the businesses and societies that Fox was involved in. Represented are the Franklin Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including a cashbook (1873), tithing records (1859-1865, 1870-1871), and account book (1877); the Franklin Cooperative Mercantile Institution, including work records (1868-1874), account book (1869), and a cashbook (1873); and a personal diary of daily farm routine and Church service (1865-1867). Four folders hold receipts, legal papers, and some miscellaneous personal items. Also included are some home remedies and folk medicine recipes.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the Charles W. Fox papers must be obtained from the Special Collections and Archives manuscript curator and/or the Special Collections and Archives department head.
Preferred Citation
Charles W. Fox papers, 1859-1879. (COLL MSS 66). Utah State University. Special Collections and Archives department.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Book 1: Memorandum recording labor and tithing records for wardDates: 1859-1865Container: Box 1, Item 1
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Description: Book 2: Franklin Branch clerk's record bookDates: 1860-1867Container: Box 1, Item 2
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Description: Book 3: Personal diary of daily farm routine and church serviceDates: 1865-1867Container: Box 1, Item 3
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Description: Book 4: Record of work at Franklin Co-op; construction of meeting house; and finances of the Franklin WardDates: 1868-1874Container: Box 1, Item 4
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Description: Book 5: Account book listing stock held in the Franklin Co-op, the Utah Central Railroad, the Utah Northern Railroad, the Bridgeport Bridge and Mink Creek Mining Company
Also included are home remedies and folk medicine recipes.
Dates: 1869-1877Container: Box 1, Item 5 -
Description: Book 6: Franklin Co-op account bookDates: 1869Container: Box 1, Item 6
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Description: Book 7: Tithing record for Franklin WardDates: 1870-1871Container: Box 1, Item 7
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Description: Book 8: Franklin Ward Treasurer's account bookDates: 1871-1878Container: Box 1, Item 8
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Description: Book 9: Memorandum book recording labor and materials for the City Ditch and work on the Logan TempleDates: 1871-1878Container: Box 1, Item 9
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Description: Book 10: Franklin Co-op cash bookDates: 1873Container: Box 1, Item 10
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Description: Book 11: Franklin Ward temple donationsDates: 1877Container: Box 1, Item 11
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Description: Book 12: Miscellaneous accounts both personal and church relatedDates: 1878-1879Container: Box 1, Item 12
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Description: Book 13: Record book for church service and tithingDates: 1879Container: Box 1, Item 13
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Description: ReceiptsDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Legal papers - deeds, agreements, etcDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Patriarchal blessing and personal miscDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: MiscellaneousDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 4
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Mormons--Idaho--Franklin County--Archives.
- Traditional medicine--Idaho--Formulae, receipts, prescriptions.
- United orders (Mormon Church)--Idaho--Franklin--Records and correspondence.
Geographical Names
- Franklin County (Idaho)--History.
