Amelia Atkins Smith letters, 1906 April

File — Box: 5, Folder: 2

Identifier: MSS 7952 Series 2

Staff Only

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 and Church news. Photographs and clippings of hair are mixed in with the materials. Of particular mention is a letter dated April 19, which describes the San Francisco earthquake and the following fires. Atkins provides details from newspapers, as well as information from acquaintances who were present during the event. She mentions the relief efforts of Congress and the Church. Dated April 2, 1906 - April 30, 1906.

Dates

Creation: 1906 April

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.