Priscilla Lewis Swenson journals and family papers
Scope and Contents note
The Priscilla Lewis Swenson journals describes Priscilla's observations on her travels between Utah and Missouri to visit her son Lewis on a mission. The diary notes scenic settings as well as insights on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The other 2 diaries chronicle her life from 1912-1920. The diaries are photocopied from the originals. The collection also includes some legal documents regarding Priscilla's family.
Dates
- 1882-1920
Creator
- Swenson, Priscilla Lewis, 1867-1938 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access note
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use note
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the Priscilla Lewis Swenson journals and family papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Priscilla Marrimone Lewis Swenson was born on 26 October 1867 in Spanish Fork, Utah. She married John Olaf Swenson on 2 January 1890. She died on 15 March 1939. She had three children.
Extent
4 folders (0.4 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Priscilla Lewis Swenson journal describes Priscilla's observations on her travels between Utah and Missouri to visit her son Lewis on a mission.There are also 2 other journals of Priscilla Merriman Lewis, and the legal documents of her daughter, Priscilla Leone Swenson Pace. All items in this collection are photocopies of the originals.
Other Finding Aids note
More detailed finding aid available in repository upon request.
Custodial History note
Donated by Cameron Pace in 2009.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Donated; Cameron Pace; 2009.
Appraisal note
Utah and the American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history (19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts colletion development policy 5.VII).
Processing Information note
Processed; Katie Connors, Mary Downs, Elizabeth Ballif, student processors, and John Murphy, curator; 2009.
- Title
- Register of Priscilla Lewis Swenson journals and family legal documents
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Katie Connors, Mary Downs, and Elizabeth Ballif student processors, and John Murphy, curator
- Date
- 22 April 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