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Smith, Amelia Atkins, 1875-1960

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1875 - 1960

Biographical History

Amelia Atkins (1875-1960) was the wife of Alvin Fielding Smith.

Amelia "Millie" Atkins was born January 10, 1875 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Edward Atkins and Mary Ann Neal. She married Alvin Fielding Smith in Salt Lake City on June 30, 1903, and the couple raised five children. She died June 7, 1960 in Salt Lake City.

Citation:
UPB files, March 23, 2012 (Amelia "Millie" Atkins; born January 10, 1875; father Edward Atkins; mother Mary An Neal; family in Salt Lake City, Utah; married Alvin Fielding Smith; husband's father LDS Church president Joseph F. Smith; married in Salt Lake City on June 30, 1903; five children; Ruth 1904-1958; Virginia 1908-1985; Daphne 1909-1987; Grant 1912-1976; Joseph Alvin 1915-2002; died June 7, 1960; buried next to Alvin)

Ancestry.com, via WWW, June 11, 2013 (Amelia Atkins; Amelia Atkins Smith; b. Jan. 10, 1875 in Salt Lake City, Utah; parents: Edward Atkins and Mary Ann Neal; m. June 30, 1903 to Alvin Fielding Smith in Salt Lake City, Utah; five children; d. June 7, 1960 in Salt Lake City, Utah; dressmaker)

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Alvin Fielding and Amelia Atkins Smith letters, 1902-1907

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7952 Series 3
Scope and Contents Contains photocopies and transcripts of letters and postcards between Alvin and Amelia Smith, including correspondence from their courtship and during his missionary service in England. The letters discuss routine aspects of missionary work, such as finances and accommodations, investigators, companions and conferences, local attitudes, and events. Also includes descriptions of life in the Smith family, such as births and deaths, weddings, financial circumstances, and events of daily life....
Dates: 1902-1907
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Alvin Fielding and Amelia Atkins Smith letters

Alvin Fielding Smith letters, 1902-1907

 Series
Identifier: MSS 7952 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains Smith's letters to his wife Amelia, including letters from their courtship (November 1902-April 1903) and during his missionary service in England (April 1905-April 1907). Most of the letters are written from his missionary residence in London; others are written while on tour with his father, President Joseph F. Smith, between August and September 1906. Original enclosures are included. Dated November 17, 1902 - April 15, 1907.

Dates: 1902-1907
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Alvin Fielding and Amelia Atkins Smith letters

Amelia Atkins Smith letters, 1905-1907

 Series
Identifier: MSS 7952 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains Atkins's letters to her husband Alvin, written during the years he served his mission in London, England. The letters are primarily written from Salt Lake City, Utah. Original enclosures are included. Dated April 18, 1905 - April 19, 1907.

Dates: 1905-1907
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Alvin Fielding and Amelia Atkins Smith letters

Alvin Fielding and Amelia Atkins Smith letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 7952
Scope and Contents Contains letters and postcards between the Alvin and Amelia Smith, including correspondence from their courtship and during his missionary service in England. The letters discuss routine aspects of missionary work, such as finances and accommodations, investigators, companions and conferences, local attitudes, and events. Also includes descriptions of life in the Smith family, such as births and deaths, weddings, financial circumstances, and events of daily life. Accompanying the letters are...
Dates: 1902-1907
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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Subject
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) 3
Immigration and American Expansion 3
Letters 3
Photographs 3
Pamphlets 2
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Photocopies 2
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