Cannon, Winnifred Morrell, 1888-1974
Dates
- Existence: 1888 - 1974
Biographical History
Winnifred Morrell Cannon (1888-1974) was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, wife and mother from Logan, Utah.
Winnifred Morrell Cannon was born February 7, 1888, in Logan, Cache County, Utah. She married Clawson Y. Cannon on September 11, 1913, in the Logan Utah Temple. She died after a short battle with illness on March 12, 1974. Mrs. Cannon was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving frequently as an organist and as both a youth organization and Relief Society Ward president and as Relief Society president of the Iowa District for many years. She served as president of the Brigham Young University Women from 1929 to 1930, and was a member of the Nelke Reading Club and Thursday Club. She resided in Provo for eighteen years while her husband was a faculty member of Brigham Young University. In 1965, Mrs. Cannon with her husband were awarded the Joseph F. Smith Family Living Award by Brigham Young University. Winnifred passed away in 1974.
Citation:
NewspaperARCHIVE, obituary from the Provo Daily Herald (1974 March 13), accessed July 3, 2012 (occupations, name, birth and death dates, hobbies, clubs). http://access.newspaperarchive.com/Viewer.aspx?img=121982853&firstvisit=true&src=search¤tResult=0¤tPage=0&fpo=FalseFound in 9 Collections and/or Records:
Clawson Y. Cannon papers
Clawson Y. Cannon awards, 1932-1972
Contains several large documents given to Clawson Y. Cannon during his career. For the most part, they are his diplomas certifying his many degrees. There is a service award given to him and a biographical article on him enclosed as well. Dated 1932 to 1972.
Clawson Y. Cannon correspondence, 1948-1976
Clawson Y. Cannon ephemera, correspondence, and recording, approximately 1952-1976
Contains personal correspondence from Cannon's close family, especially his children and grandchildren. The correspondence is largely if not wholly undated. Most of it is greeting cards. Also contains a folder of empty envelopes with addresses. The book is a collection of newspaper clippings, scriptures, and other quotes. Also contains one audiocassette with two women talking about their memories of the Clawson family. Materials dated approximately 1952 to 1976.
Clawson Y. Cannon family photographs, approximately 1945-2001
Contains photographs of various members of the Cannon family from approximately 1945 to 2001.
Clawson Y. Cannon papers from Brigham Young University, 1957-1976
Clawson Y. Cannon papers from Lebanon, 1950-1956
Contains correspondence, papers, and notes that were created during the time that Clawson Y. Cannon resided and worked in Beirut, Lebanon, for the United States government. They date between January 29, 1950, and November 21, 1956. The materials come from several sources, including his various applications that he needed to enter Lebanon and life insurance payments. Some items of interest include correspondence with Ezra Taft Benson, David O. McKay, and Ernest Wilkinson.
Clawson Y. Cannon personal journals, 1952-1976
Contains the hard leather-bound personal journals of Cannon that he penned from February 3, 1952, to October 20, 1976. The journals contain both handwritten and typewritten accounts from Cannon's life. They describe some of the time Cannon resided and worked in Lebanon, as well as a good portion of his teaching career at Brigham Young University.
Clawson Y. Cannon publications, 1931-1960
Contains official publications and articles, most of which were authored by Clawson Y. Cannon and concern animal science, especially dairy husbandry. It also includes radio scripts, research bulletins, and assorted other magazine articles that concern the Cannon family, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, philosophy, and other topics. The materials range from January 1931 to March 1960.
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