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Kerr, Irene Pack, 1907-1977

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1907 - 1977

Biographical History

Irene Pack Kerr (1907-1977) was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Utah, and wife of Clifton G.M. Kerr.

Irene Pack Kerr was born on May 3, 1907 to John A. and Margaret Hodson Pack in Kamas, Utah. After growing up in the area, she eventually married Clifton G.M. Kerr on October 8, 1931. After giving birth to four children and serving in various local Church callings in the Tremonton area (particularly as a Stake Relief Society president), between 1953 and 1956 she traveled with her husband to the British Mission, where he presided as Mission President during the construction of the London Temple. After her return to Utah, she passed away due to illness on September 6, 1977.

Citation:
FamilySearch, via WWW, Nov. 30, 2016 (Irene Pack Kerr; b. May 3, 1907; d. Sept. 6, 1977)

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Clifton G. M. and Irene Pack Kerr books, 1859-1981

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8844 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Includes books detailing the history of both Box Elder County and historical figures like John Pack and Delbert and Geneve Walker, case studies on the population of Box Elder County, books detailing the laws of Utah, and a Map of the British Isles. Materials dated 1859-1981.

Dates: 1859-1981

Clifton G. M. and Irene Pack Kerr certificates and other material, 1906-2000

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8844 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Includes birth and marriage certificates for Clifton and Alta Kerr, a death certificate for Irene Kerr, guestbooks for Clifton Kerr's 80th and 90th birthdays, guestbooks for Clifton and Irene's funeral, photographs of the Kerr's extended family, notebooks pertaining to Clifton Kerr's church service, and a newspaper clipping concerning a hunting contest Mountain Meadows Massacre figure John D. Lee held prior to the Massacre. Materials dated 1906-2000.

Dates: 1906-2000

Clifton G. M. and Irene Pack Kerr histories, 1851-2000

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8844 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Includes a collection of family histories of the Kerr family's ancestors (including biographies of Clifton and Irene's parents), oral histories of family members, journals, autobiographical writings written by Clifton, materials from Clifton's birthday parties/funerals, etc. Materials dated 1851-2000.

Dates: 1851-2000

Clifton G. M. and Irene Pack Kerr photograph albums, 1920-1995

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8844 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Includes photograph albums of Clifton Kerr's school years and his time serving as a young missionary in the British Isles, Irene's life before her marriage and her yearbook, and family photos including their trips to the Caribbean and the British Isles. Materials dated 1920-1995.

Dates: 1920-1995

Clifton G. M. and Irene Pack Kerr scrapbooks, 1928-1996

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8844 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Includes scrapbooks of Clifton's first mission to the British Isles, his service to the church, and his life as a political figure as well as clippings of news reports of the construction of the London Temple. Materials dated 1928-1996.

Dates: 1928-1996

Clifton G. M. and Irene Pack Kerr family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 8844
Scope and Contents Includes photograph albums, scrapbooks, histories, books, and other materials detailing the lives of Clifton and Irene Kerr and their family, the announcement and construction of the London Temple, Clifton's political career, important events for the two including their birthdays and funerals, cassette tapes of important events in their family (including welcome home talks, farewells, and devotionals), etc. Materials dated approximately 1848-2000 with the bulk of the materials dated between...
Dates: approximately 1851-2000; Majority of material found within 1970-2000

Additional filters:

Type
Archival Object 5
Collection 1
 
Subject
Family histories 3
Utah 3
Books 2
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) 2
Photograph albums 2