Ballif, Emma Smith, 1864-1942, 1864-1942
Person
Biography
Emma Gurney Smith Ballif (1864-1942) was a mother and early member of the Church.
Emma Gurney Smith was born on Ocotber 19, 1864 to Thomas Smith and Margret Gurney Smith in Logan, Utah. Emma was a soprano and took part in many operas and choirs from a young age. She married John Lyman Ballif on October 20, 1886 and they had at least eight children together. Emma worked to raise her children alone for several years as her husband was called on a mission to France. Emma lived in Rexburg from 1901-1934 where she served in stake Relief Society callings. She passed away on April 4th, 1942 in Logan, Utah.
Citation:
Emma Gurney Smith biographical sketch, via WWW, October 27, 2020 (Emma Gurney Smith Ballif, b. Oct. 19, 1864 to Thomas and Margret Gurney Smith in Logan, UT; sang in operas and choirs; m. John Lyman Ballif Oct. 20, 1886; had at least eight children; raised children while husband served in France; lived in Rexburg from 1901-1934; served in stake Relief Society capacity; d. Apr. 4th, 1942 in Logan, UT.)Found in 18 Collections and/or Records:
George S. Ballif papers, 1918-1977
Series
Identifier: MSS 1554 Series 1
Scope and Contents note
From the Collection:
The George S. and Algie Ballif collection consists of the personal and professional papers of these well-known Provo community leaders. Considering the length and significance of their respective careers, the collection is quite small, and seems to contain more materials about the Ballifs or materials given to them--clippings, awards, certificates, etc.--than papers created by them. Inclusive dates are 1918-1982 with the bulk of the material falling between 1960-1978.The George...
Dates:
Other: 1918-1977
George S. Ballif papers on American Legion, 1931-1970
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1554 Series 1 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents note
From the Collection:
The George S. and Algie Ballif collection consists of the personal and professional papers of these well-known Provo community leaders. Considering the length and significance of their respective careers, the collection is quite small, and seems to contain more materials about the Ballifs or materials given to them--clippings, awards, certificates, etc.--than papers created by them. Inclusive dates are 1918-1982 with the bulk of the material falling between 1960-1978.The George...
Dates:
Other: 1931-1970
George S. Ballif papers on Armed Services, 1918-1922
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1554 Series 1 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents note
From the Collection:
The George S. and Algie Ballif collection consists of the personal and professional papers of these well-known Provo community leaders. Considering the length and significance of their respective careers, the collection is quite small, and seems to contain more materials about the Ballifs or materials given to them--clippings, awards, certificates, etc.--than papers created by them. Inclusive dates are 1918-1982 with the bulk of the material falling between 1960-1978.The George...
Dates:
Other: 1918-1922
George S. Ballif papers on Boy Scouts of America, 1954-1955
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1554 Series 1 Sub-Series 8
Scope and Contents note
From the Collection:
The George S. and Algie Ballif collection consists of the personal and professional papers of these well-known Provo community leaders. Considering the length and significance of their respective careers, the collection is quite small, and seems to contain more materials about the Ballifs or materials given to them--clippings, awards, certificates, etc.--than papers created by them. Inclusive dates are 1918-1982 with the bulk of the material falling between 1960-1978.The George...
Dates:
Other: 1954-1955
George S. Ballif papers on Kiwanis, 1954-1977
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1554 Series 1 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents note
From the Collection:
The George S. and Algie Ballif collection consists of the personal and professional papers of these well-known Provo community leaders. Considering the length and significance of their respective careers, the collection is quite small, and seems to contain more materials about the Ballifs or materials given to them--clippings, awards, certificates, etc.--than papers created by them. Inclusive dates are 1918-1982 with the bulk of the material falling between 1960-1978.The George...
Dates:
Other: 1954-1977
George S. Ballif papers on Utah State Bar Association and World Peace Through Law (WPTL), World Committee, 1931-1974
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1554 Series 1 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents note
From the Collection:
The George S. and Algie Ballif collection consists of the personal and professional papers of these well-known Provo community leaders. Considering the length and significance of their respective careers, the collection is quite small, and seems to contain more materials about the Ballifs or materials given to them--clippings, awards, certificates, etc.--than papers created by them. Inclusive dates are 1918-1982 with the bulk of the material falling between 1960-1978.The George...
Dates:
Other: 1931-1974
George S. Ballif speeches and writings, bulk 1918-1971
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1554 Series 1 Sub-Series 10
Scope and Contents note
From the Collection:
The George S. and Algie Ballif collection consists of the personal and professional papers of these well-known Provo community leaders. Considering the length and significance of their respective careers, the collection is quite small, and seems to contain more materials about the Ballifs or materials given to them--clippings, awards, certificates, etc.--than papers created by them. Inclusive dates are 1918-1982 with the bulk of the material falling between 1960-1978.The George...
Dates:
Other: bulk 1918-1971
George S. Ballif speeches, certificates and notes, 1952-1973
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1554 Series 1 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents note
From the Collection:
The George S. and Algie Ballif collection consists of the personal and professional papers of these well-known Provo community leaders. Considering the length and significance of their respective careers, the collection is quite small, and seems to contain more materials about the Ballifs or materials given to them--clippings, awards, certificates, etc.--than papers created by them. Inclusive dates are 1918-1982 with the bulk of the material falling between 1960-1978.The George...
Dates:
Other: 1952-1973
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