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Midwifery -- Utah

 Subject
Subject Source: Unspecified ingested source

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Annie C. Christensen biography, 1939

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197232581121]
Identifier: MSS 8230
Scope and Contents Photocopy of Annie C. Christensen (1866-1944) biography typed by Alice K. Hatch, a historian with the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, in March 1939. The biography includes details from Annie's youth, marriage, and career as a midwife. It also mentions her callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including her service in Primary, Young Ladies Mutual Improvement Association, and Relief Society presidencies. The biography also includes details about Annie C....
Dates: 1939
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Stanley and Myron Thurber collection of Thurber family papers

Ann Bevan Kershaw Devey midwife records

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197235232433]
Identifier: MSS 8137
Scope and Contents

This collection contains photocopies of Devey's records during her time as a midwife in Alpine, Utah. Many of those whose names are recorded find that this is the only record of their birth. Dated 1879-1905.

Dates: 1879-1905
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Adelia C. Parker and Joseph Faulkner Parker papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 3097
Scope and Contents

Contains items collected by the family including a war medal, a missionary journal, obstetrics records and supplies, patriarchal blessings, and hair clippings. Dated 1797-1949.

Dates: 1797-1949
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Stanley and Myron Thurber collection of Thurber family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 8230
Scope and Contents

Materials include Joseph Heber Thurber (1858-1948) journal detailing his conviction and time served for polygamy and unlawful cohabitation in the Utah Penitentiary. The journal entries are dated November 2, 1886-August 9, 1888. Collection also includes a 16 page biography of Annie C. Christensen Thurber (1866-1944), Joseph's second wife. The biography was typed in March 1939 by Alice K. Hatch, a historian at the Daughters of Utah Pioneers.D.U.P.

Dates: 1886-1939
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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