A. Jones letter
Scope and Contents
A. Jones (writing from Provo City, Utah) tells Elder George Reynolds to be brave and keep a stiff upper lip. Reynolds is spending time in prison. Jones tells him that George A. Smith has been “solicitous for [Reynolds’] welfare.” Jones recently met Reynolds’ daughter at Brigham Young Academy. He observes a few things about Provo. He says Reynolds will soon be restored to the blessings of his home and family, and that the experience he is going through will give him new insights. Four pages.
Dates
- Creation: 1879
Creator
- Jones, A. (Person)
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 A. Jones letter must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
A. Jones was a 19th century resident of Provo, Utah, and an early member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Extent
1 folder (0.1 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
A letter from A. Jones in Provo, Utah to Elder George Reynolds during Reynold's stay in prison, 1879.
Custodial History
Purchased from Sun Dance Books in Hollywood, California in 1988.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased; Sun Dance Books; 1988.
Appraisal
LDS cultural, social, and religious history (19th Century Mormon and Western Manuscripts).
Processing Information
Processed; H. Christine Swindler; 2 August 2007.
- Title
- Register of A. Jones letter
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Karen Glenn and H. Christine Swindler, student processors and John Murphy, curator
- Date
- 2009
- 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
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States