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Ewell, Mary Fern Allman, approximately 1938-

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: approximately 1938-

Biographical History

Mary Fern Allman Ewell (approximately 1938- ) is the daughter of Fern Mecham and Joseph Bates Allman and the wife of William Paul Ewell.

Mary Fern Allman Ewell was born around 1938 to Fern Mecham and Joseph Bates Allman in the Old Crane Hospital in Provo, Utah. She attended Franklin School, Central School, Dixie Junior High, and Provo High school. In high school, she met William Ewell, and they married in 1956.

Citation:
UPB Files, June 5, 2017 (Born in the Old Crane Hospital in Provo, UT; attended Franklin School, Central School, Dixie Junior High, and Provo High school; met William Paul Ewell in Provo High; stayed together since 2012)

Deseret News, Aug. 5, 2005 (Mary Ewell's parents are Fern Mechum and Joseph Bates Allman)

The Daily Herald, June 24, 1956 (Mary and William were married in 1956.)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Oral history interview with Bill and Mary Ewell, 2012 October 21

 Item — Volume MSS OH 2549: Series 52
Identifier: MSS 7752 Series 52
Scope and Contents

Interview of Bill and Mary Ewell administered by Redd Center intern Jared Tolman. Discussed topics in this oral history include childhood memories of the couple, memories of stores (including BYU Creamery), the expansion of Brigham Young University's campus, and Provo's rail system. Material dated October 21, 2012.

Dates: 2012 October 21
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7752, Charles Redd Center for Western Studies oral history project records / Historic Downtown Provo Oral History Project transcripts

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