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Amelia Atkins Smith letters, 1905 August

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 5
Identifier: MSS 7952 Series 2

Scope and Contents

Contains Atkins's letters to her husband Alvin, written during the years he served his mission in London, England. The letters are primarily written from Salt Lake City, Utah. Atkins details matters at home, financial and economic affairs, stories about their daughter Ruth, or "Ruthie," and dealings with friends and family. She also records births, deaths, and marriages, as well as local news. Newspaper clippings are included with the letters, as well as a letter from Smith's sister Bertha, dated August 3. Atkins writes of missing her husband, and expresses her affection for him. Dated August 3, 1905 - August 31, 1905.

Dates

  • 1905 August

Conditions Governing Access

Condition restricted; permission to use original materials must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services. Patrons should use photocopies or typescripts.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the Alvin Fielding and Amelia Atkins Smith letters must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Extent

1 folder

Language of Materials

English

Existence and Location of Copies

For photocopies, see Box 6, Folder 6. For transcripts, see Box 8, Folder 33.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States