Ann Prior Jarvis autobiographies and a biography
Scope and Contents
Two handwritten autobiographies, a biography of George Jarvis (1823-1913), miscellaneous materials, and photocopies of these items. Ann was born in England and married George Jarvis at age sixteen. She and George were converted to the Mormon Church in 1848. George worked as a sailor to earn money for the journey to Utah. They arrived in Salt Lake City around 1860 and moved to St. George, Utah in 1861. Ann had eleven children. Anne recounts the major events of her life and writes about her spiritual experiences and dreams. Also included are a brief biography of George Jarvis and patriarchal blessings of family members.
Dates
- Creation: 1871-1898
Creator
- Jarvis, Ann Prior, 1829-1913 (creator, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Ann Prior Jarvis autobiographies and a biography must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Mormon woman who was born in England and migrated to St. George, Utah.
Extent
2 folders (0.16 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Donated by Pearl Jarvis Augustus in 1984.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Pearl Jarvis Augustus; 1984.
Appraisal
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
Existence and Location of Copies
Photocopy of original available in Folder 2.
Subject
- Jarvis, Ann Prior, 1829-1913 (Person)
- Jarvis, George (George Franklin), 1823-1913 (Person)
Genre / Form
Geographic
Topical
- Title
- Register of Ann Prior Jarvis autobiography and a biography
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Elisa Visick
- Date
- 2010 September 22
- 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