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Benjamin C. Critchlow correspondence

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 3267

Scope and Contents

The collection includes three letters written by Benjamin C. Critchlow between 1872 and 1887. The first is to his parents and dates from his mission; the second two were written to his wife Martha while he was hiding for polygamy.

Dates

  • 1872-1887

Creator

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 Benjamin C. Critchlow correspondence must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical note

Benjamin Chamberlin Critchlow (1835-1924) was a Mormon farmer from Ogden, Utah. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and was a faithful member of the Church in Ogden. He was born 20 December 1835 in Leechburg, Pennsylvania, to William Coe and Harriet Hawkins Critchlow. On 1 January 1861 in Ogden, he married Martha Ann Garner, with whom he had five children. Later, on 5 April 1887, he married Elizabeth Frances Fellows, with whom he had six children. Following his second marriage, he spent some time in hiding with other polygamists. He died 3 September 1924 in Ogden, Utah.

Extent

1 folder (0.02 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Purchased from Confetti Antiques, 2002.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased; Confetti Antiques; 2002.

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Title
Register of Benjamin C. Critchlow correspondence
Author
Benjamin Sipes
Date
2011 June 15
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

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