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Mary Field Garner autobiography

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 1141

Scope and Contents

Typewritten excerpts from an autobiography. Garner writes about her conversion to Mormonism, her life in Nauvoo, Illinois, her memories of Joseph Smith (1805-1844) and the "mantle" of the prophet falling on Brigham Young (1801-1877), her journey to Utah, and her life in Slaterville, Utah.

Dates

  • approximately 1880

Creator

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 Mary Field Garner autobiography must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical note

Mormon woman and pioneer.

Extent

1 item (0.03 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Title
Register of Mary Field Garner autobiography
Status
Completed
Author
Benjamin Sipes
Date
2011 March 11
Description rules
Appm
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

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