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Of memories and experiences of James Jepson Jr.

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 3140

Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a microfilm copy of a typescript. The item is an autobiography of James Jepson. Jepson writes about his parents in England, how they joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and migrated to Nauvoo, Illinois. Jepson also tells about his parents' further migration to Utah in 1852. James writes about his birth and early life in Salt Lake City, Utah, his move to Virgin, Utah, in 1862, his marriage in 1876 to Lucinda Stratton, and his many services to the Mormon Church. He tells about the death of his wife, Lucinda, which left him to care for seven children. He worked in the school system at Virgin, and performed much community service. He moved to Hurricane, Utah, in 1910.

Dates

  • Creation: 1932

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 Of memories and experiences of James Jepson Jr. must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Extent

1 item (34 p.)

Additional Description

Custodial History

This item was photocopied from the 920 microfilm collection in 1910.

Appraisal

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

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Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Register of Of memories and experiences of James Jepson Jr.
Status
In Progress
Author
Rose Frank
Date
18 February 2011
Description rules
Appm
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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Contact:
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Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States

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