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Alvin Fielding Smith letters, 1903 January-April

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: MSS 7952 Series 1

Scope and Contents

Contains Alvin Fielding Smith's letters to Amelia Atkins during their courtship. The letters are written from: Montpelier, Idaho; Salt Lake City, Utah; Nampa, Idaho; and Saint Louis, Missouri to Atkins in Salt Lake City, Utah. Smith writes of his affection for Amelia, or "Millie," his meetings and outings with business associates, details of his daily life and business dealings, and mentions correspondence with other family and friends. Some of the materials include anecdotes of Smith's visit to the World's Fair in Saint Louis. Souvenirs and ephemera are mixed in with the letters. Dated January 1, 1903 - April 30, 1903.

Dates

  • 1903 January-April

Conditions Governing Access

Condition restricted; permission to use original materials must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services. Patrons should use photocopies or typescripts.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the Alvin Fielding and Amelia Atkins Smith letters must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Extent

1 folder

Language of Materials

English

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