Joseph F. Smith letter
Scope and Contents
Contains one letter from Joseph F. Smith to Sister Roundy. The letter discusses the poor health of Grandma Matmough, and tells Sister Roundy how she can reach Joseph F. Smith if necessary. The collection also contains a transcript of the letter.
Dates
- 1888
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 the Joseph F. Smith letter must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical history
Joseph F. Smith was the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1901 to 1918.
Joseph F. Smith was born November 13, 1838, to Hyrum and Mary Fielding Smith. He migrated to Utah with his mother after his father was martyred. Once in Utah, he began his life service to the church. In 1865, he served in the territorial legislature. Joseph served as President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1901 to 1918. He died November 19, 1918.
Extent
1 folder (0.1 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Materials are left in original order.
Custodial History
Donated by Roslyn C. Wilson in 2010.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Roslyn C. Wilson; 2010.
Appraisal
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
Illustrates family concerns in the late 1800s in Utah.
Existence and Location of Copies
Transcription available in Folder 1.
Processing Information
Processed; Elizabeth Ballif, student processor, and John M. Murphy, curator; 2011.
- Letters
- Material Types
- Smith, Joseph F. (Joseph Fielding), 1838-1918 (correspondent) -- Correspondence
- Title
- Register of the Joseph F. Smith letter
- Author
- Elizabeth Ballif, student processor, and John M. Murphy, curator
- Date
- 2011 June
- 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