Irene Sherwood Taylor family histories of Robert Sherwood and Alice Schoenfeld
Scope and Contents note
The collection contains two brief biographies of Robert Sherwood and Alice Schoenfeld written by their daughter Irene Sherwood Taylor. The majority of the collection is written by Irene Sherwood Taylor pertaining to her memories of childhood and how polygamy was dealt with. Her parents had a post-manifesto polygamy marriage. She talks about the process her family went through to get sealed together for time and all eternity. Most of the record relates to the years between 1858 and 1960.
Dates
- approximately 1960-1983
Creator
- Taylor, Irene Sherwood (Person)
Conditions Governing Access note
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use note
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Irene Sherwood Taylor family histories of Robert Sherwood and Alice Schoenfeld must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Irene Elizabeth Sherwood was born 6 August 1903 to Robert Sherwood and Alice Schonefeld Sherwood. She maried Lurtis Rodney Taylor 5 May 1926. She died 19 July 1983.
Extent
1 folder (0.01 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The collection contains two brief biographies of Robert Sherwood and Alice Schoenfeld written by their daughter Irene Sherwood Taylor. The majority of the collection is written by Irene Sherwood Taylor pertaining to memories of her parents during her childhood. Her parents had a post-manifesto polygamy marriage.
Custodial History note
Donated by Robert A. Gelder in 1988.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Donated; Robert A. Gelder; 1988.
Appraisal note
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts because the collection reflects the nature of Mormon life in the early twentieth century.
Processing Information note
Processed; Katie Connors, student processor, and John Murphy, curator; 2008.
- Title
- Register of Irene Sherwood Taylor family histories of Robert Sherwood and Alice Schoenfeld
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Katie Connors, student processor, and John Murphy, curator; 2008
- Date
- 6 August 2008
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States