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John Smith patriarchal blessings

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 1895

Scope and Contents

Photocopies of three handwritten items. The documents are two copies of the same patriarchal blessing given to Charles Hawkins on 12 Aug. 1888 and a copy of a patriarchal blessing given to Susan Sophia Hawkins on 2 Aug. 1888. The blessings assure Charles and Susan Hawkins that they are noble spirits who will be able to go to heaven.

Dates

  • 1888 August

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

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 John Smith patriarchal blessings must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical Note

Sixth presiding patriarch of the Mormon Church.

Extent

3 items (8 p.)(0.02 linear ft.)

Custodial History

Donated by Veda Hawkins in 1981.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Veda Hawkins; 1981.

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Title
Register of John Smith patriarchal blessings
Status
In Progress
Author
Benjamin Sipes
Date
2010 September 13
Description rules
Appm
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

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