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Ann Pitchforth collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSS 1374

Scope and Contents

Collection includes correspondence of Samuel Jackson (born 1764) of Providence Green, Yorkshire, England; of his brothers, Richard and James; and of his son, Samuel (born circa 1803). Also includes letters by Ann Pitchforth, sister-in-law of the latter Samuel Jackson, and by others, mostly members of the Jackson family. The correspondence relates primarily to family and business concerns. Several of the Richard Jackson letters were written from Staten Island, New York, between 1810 and 1827. An 1845 letter from Ann Pitchforth to her parents, discusses her recent arrival in Nauvoo, Illinois, comments on conditions there, and makes reference to John Taylor. Includes a photocopy from the Millennial Star (15 July 1846) of another letter from Ann Pitchforth to Latter-day Saints on the Isle of Man. Also includes a reminiscence and diary of John T. Miller, Ann Pitchforth's grandson-in-law, dated circa 1898-1901, wherein he discusses his service in the LDS Swiss and German Mission, 1889-1891; teaching at the Brigham Young Academy in Provo, Utah, 1897-1900; and studies at the American Medical Missionary College in Battle Creek, Michigan. Miller's narrative includes several references to his interest in phrenology. The collection also includes genealogical information on the Jackson family, and a few other papers.

Dates

  • 1793-1930

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Use of original manuscripts is restricted. Microfilm, photocopies, and transcriptions available for patron use.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Collection must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Born in Grantham, Lincolnshire, England. Married Soloman Pitchforth, 1824. Converted to Mormonism on the Isle of Man, circa 1840. Emigrated to Nauvoo, Illinois, 1845. Married LDS apostle John Taylor, January 1846. Died in Iowa, October 1846.

Extent

1 microfilm reel (0.1 linear ft.)

1 box (0.5 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Other Finding Aids

Finding aid available in repository.

Other Finding Aids

Item-level inventory available online. http://files.lib.byu.edu/ead/XML/MSS1374.xml

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Title
Register of Ann Pitchforth collection
Status
Completed
Author
Garrett Schroath
Date
2011 April 6
Description rules
Appm
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

Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States