Joseph Smith III correspondence with Edward F. and Mattie Adamson
Scope and Contents
Photocopies of handwritten and signed letters. The items were composed in Lamoni, Iowa, and were addressed to Edward F. and Mattie Adamson of Lower Lake, California. The materials are concerned with a rumor of marital problems in the Adamson family. Smith gives them advice on how to improve the situation. Materials date from between 1896 and 1897.
Dates
- 1896-1897
Creator
- Smith, Joseph, III, 1832-1914 (creator, Person)
- Adamson, Edward F. (Edward Francis), 1845-1930 (correspondent, Person)
- Adamson, Mattie, 1851-1930 (correspondent, 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 Joseph Smith III correspondence with Edward F. and Mattie Adamson letters must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Joseph Smith III (1832-1914) was the first president of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and son of Joseph Smith (1805-1844).
Biographical History
Mattie Adamson (1851-1930) was a dressmaker in California.
Biographical History
Edward F. Adamson (1849-1930) was a school teacher and farmer in California.
Extent
1 folder (0.01 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Appraisal
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
- Families -- California -- Lower Lake -- History
- Home and Family
- Letters
- Lower Lake (Calif.) -- History -- Sources
- Marriage -- California -- Lower Lake -- History
- Photocopies
- Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints -- Presidents -- Correspondence
- Smith, Joseph, III, 1832-1914 -- Correspondence
- Social Life and Customs
- Title
- Register of Joseph Smith III correspondence with Edward F. and Mattie Adamson
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Megan Furcini
- Date
- 2011 March 25
- 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