Irene Adams manuscripts and research materials for Unofficial Manual for Bishops’ Wives, 1991-2011
Scope and Contents
Contains research materials and manuscripts for the Unofficial Manual for Bishops’ Wives. The research materials include articles, surveys, and correspondence. Materials are dated 1991-2011.
Dates
- 1991-2011
Creator
- Adams, Irene (author, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Open for public research, except Series 1, Subseries 2 is access restricted until 2061.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Irene Adams papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Irene Adams (1956-2011) was a teacher, scholar, Mormon missionary, traveller, and librarian.
Irene Adams was born Marguerite Irene Vaughan on February 20, 1956, in Orange, New Jersey, to Lawrence and Mary C. Vaughan. She served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Scotland and Northern Ireland. She married Gerald E. Adams in 1986. Adams loved teaching in any capacity, and loved learning. She completed seven academic degrees - two associates, three bachelors, and two masters. She also loved to travel, and made several trips across the United States and abroad. She became a librarian at Brigham Young University, and worked in the Special Collections Department.
Adams died April 19, 2011.
Extent
1 carton
1 half box
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Arranged in two subseries: 1. Irene Adams manuscripts for Unofficial Manual for Bishops' Wives, 1991-2011. 2. Irene Adams research materials for Unofficial Manual for Bishops' Wives, 1991-2009.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States