Home and Family
Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:
Andrew Jackson Allen autobiography and diary
Mary Field Garner autobiography
Typewritten excerpts from an autobiography. Garner writes about her conversion to Mormonism, her life in Nauvoo, Illinois, her memories of Joseph Smith (1805-1844) and the "mantle" of the prophet falling on Brigham Young (1801-1877), her journey to Utah, and her life in Slaterville, Utah.
John D. Lee letter
Handwritten and signed letter, dated 19 Nov. 1877, and addressed to "Rachel Olive," Lee's daughter. Lee writes from prison where he was held on a charge of murder. He mentions the conditions of his incarceration and the court rulings concerning the divorce of Brigham Young, second president of the Mormon Church, and Ann Eliza Young.
James A. Little diaries and autobiography
Lorenzo Snow Lyman collection
Stephen Bliss Moore correspondence
Handwritten correspondence. Three of the items are photocopies of handwritten items and are from Brigham Young (1801-1877) approving Moore's activities and giving him permission to settle in Strawberry Valley, Utah. One letter is from Stephen Moore to his wife, Eleanor, telling her of his experiences working away from home. Another item is from Eleanor Moore telling her brother of the death of her son, Stephen.
Mary Van Cott Young telegram to Brigham Young
Telegram dated 11 Aug. 1870, written in Provo, Utah, and addressed to Brigham Young. Mary states that the baby is not well, and she adds that she wants to come home.
Brigham Young letters to John W. Young
Handwritten and signed letters, dated 17 and 23 Dec. 1876, and addressed to John Willard Young, one of Brigham Young's sons and a future apostle in the Mormon Church. Brigham Young writes about personal matters and urges John to return to Salt Lake City, Utah.
Brigham Young's wives, children, and grandchildren
One typewritten document. The item provides genealogical information concerning Brigham Young's wives, children, and grandchildren.
Emily Young diary
Collection contains one bound photocopied typed transcript of a diary written by Emily Young. She writes about her daily activities in Salt Lake City, Utah, as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and as one of the wives of Brigham Young. Also includes articles of interest likely copied from newspapers and magazines. The last page of the volume contains a life sketch and image of Emily Young. Dated 1874 to 1899.