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Spencer, Josephine, 1861-1928

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1861 - 1928

Biographical History

Josephine Spencer (1861-1928) was a Latter-day Saint author and journalist in Utah.

Citation:
The life and literature of Josephine Spencer, 1995: t.p., etc. (b. 1861; d. 1928)

Wikipedia, May 6, 2019 (Josephine Spencer; born April 30, 1860 in Salt Lake City, Utah; died October 28, 1928; writer and journalist from the United States; writing inspired by her Mormon faith; published over 100 poems and 75 short stories; literary editor for the Deseret News; never married; moved to California at the end of her life)

Mormon Literature & Creative Arts, website viewed May 6, 2019 (Josephine Spencer; daughter of Daniel and Emily Spencer; born 30 April 1861 in Salt Lake City, Utah; died 28 October 1928; attended University of Deseret; wrote short stories and poetry)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

General correspondence, 1880-1927

 File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197231038438], Folder: 22
Identifier: MSS 15 Series 1 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Materials include correspondence sent to Orson F. Whitney from friends, Church leaders, and admirers (including George H. Brimhall, Benjamin Cluff, and Richard R. Lyman). The writers of the letters compliment his writings, solicit advice, provide general updates, discuss travels, and inquire about gospel principles. Dated 1880-1927.

Dates: 1880-1927
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 15, Orson F. Whitney papers / Orson F. Whitney correspondence / Orson F. Whitney general correspondence

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