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Adelaide Neilson McAllister papers, 1951-1975

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7511 Series 2

Scope and Contents

Contains the personal papers of Adelaide McAllister. These include her papers relating to the National Mother’s Association, the New York Stake primary and other musical organizations. There is also correspondence relating to these organizations.

Dates

  • 1951-1975

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 G. Stanley McAllister papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Adelaide Neilson McAllister was born March 1, 1902 to Peter Matts Neilson and Adelaide Cornelia Keaton Neilson. In 1927, she married Weston Vernon, they had two children. She and Weston later divorced. In 1951, she married Stanley McAllister. Adelaide was involved in the community while they lived in New York. She supported the Metropolitan Opera, the American Singing Mothers, and other church and community organizations.

Extent

3 cartons

Language of Materials

English

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