Scope and Contents From the Collection: The bulk of the collection consists of typescript and photostatic copies of letters and diaries, although some original letters are included. The collection contains the correspondence of Henry H. Spalding (1835-1874), Eliza Spalding (1846-1849), and Rachel Spalding (1870-1874); and diaries of Henry H. Spalding (1838-1843) and Eliza Hart Spalding (1836-1840) describing the overland journey and operation of the mission. The collection's correspondence concerns missionary activities, conflicts...