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A true pioneer story

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 2275

Scope and Contents

Typewritten biography with handwritten notations. The item is a biography of Mary Barker Virgin. Mary Virgin was married to George Thompson Virgin in 1852 in England. The couple, joined the Mormon Church, had four children, and Mary migrated with the Mormons to Utah and later to Idaho after George's death. Mary settled in Paris, Idaho where she died at age 92.

Dates

  • 1984

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 A true pioneer story must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Mormon writer of family biographies.

Extent

1 item (5 p.)

Custodial History

Donated by Mrs. Olive Virgin Johns in 1984.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Mrs. Olive Virgin Johns; 1984.

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Title
Register of A true pioneer story
Status
In Progress
Author
Elisa Visick
Date
2010 October 7
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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