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James J. Adams autobiography

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 3040

Scope and Contents

Typescript of a autobiography. Adams writes about his birth in Springfield, Illinois, his migration to Utah as a small child, his family's move to Parowan, Utah, and his subsequent life there. The item is "by Luella Adams Dalton" who probably typed and/or edited the manuscript.

Dates

  • approximately 1910

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 James J. Adams autobiography must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical note

Adams was a Mormon pioneer who settled in Parowan, Utah.

Extent

1 folder (0.03 linear ft.) : (4 p.) ; 28 cm

Custodial History

The item was with the microfilm collection of sources found under 920 in Special collections. It was photocopied for better patron access.

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Title
Register of James J. Adams autobiography
Status
Completed
Author
Benjamin Sipes
Date
2011 February 22
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

Contact:
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Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States