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Elizabeth Albertia Adams Bennett papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6100

Scope and Contents note

Contains Elizabeth Albertia Adams Bennett's diaries, correspondence she received and sent, family history research notes, publications and materials and other ephemera, 1919-1997.

Dates

  • 1919-1997

Creator

Conditions Governing Access note

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use note

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the Elizabeth Albertia Adams Bennett papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Elizabeth Albertia Adams Bennett (1899-1986) was an active family history researcher and captain of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers.

Elizabeth Albertia Adams Bennett was born July 7, 1899 to Albert John Adams and Ada Jane Mellor Adams in Alpine, Utah. She was raised in Alpine and later worked in Provo, Utah, and Salt Lake City, Utah. She was a captain of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers for eight years. She married Silas Blaine Bennett, May 14, 1925 in Provo. He passed away February 21, 1958. Together they had 4 children and 2 step-children. She was very active in family history research. She died April 16, 1986 in Lehi, Utah.

Extent

1 oversize folder (0.1 linear ft.)

5 boxes (2.5 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Elizabeth Albertia Adams Bennett diaries, letters, family history research materials and ephemera, 1921-1997.

Arrangement note

Arranged in four series. 1. Elizabeth Albertia Adams Bennett diaries, 1921-1979 (arranged chronologically). 2. Elizabeth Albertia Adams Bennett family history research materials, 1893-1997. 3. Elizabeth Albertia Adams Bennett letters, 1919-1980. 4. Elizabeth Albertia Adams Bennett ephemera, 1971.

Custodial History note

Donated.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Donated.

Appraisal note

Utah and American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history (20th Century Western & Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.VII, 2007).

Processing Information note

Processed; Karen Glenn; 4 May 2009.

Title
Register of Elizabeth Albertia Adams Bennett papers
Status
Completed
Author
Karen Glenn, student processor, and John Murphy, curator
Date
2009
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

Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States