Materials include five letters from Emily Whitney Smith, Zina B. Smoot's daughter. The letters are dated between 1897 and 1906. Most are addressed to her mother, but one was received from her aunt Margaret S. Dusenberry. Dated 1897-1906.

Materials include an original envelope and small cross-stitch pattern sent from Emily Whitney Smith to her mother, Zina B. Smoot Whitney. Dated November 1896.

Materials include a letter written by Emily Whitney Smith to her mother, Zina, dated January 15, 1897. Emily says her brother has a cold, the children at church are being good, and her friends want to follow the Word of Wisdom after hearing B.H. Roberts's talk at at General Conference. She tells her mother that she misses her and the family. Dated January 15, 1897.

Letter written by Emily Whitney Smith to her mother, Zina, on January 22, 1898. The letter was written to Zina while she was away with Orson F. Whitney. Emily says she hopes they're feeling well and gives them an update of goings-on at home. Dated January 22, 1898.

Materials include an original letter written by Emily Whitney Smith to her mother, Zina. In the letter, Emily wishes her mother well and informs her about the death of someone in the community. Dated approximately 1898.

Materials include an original letter written to Emily Whitney Smith from her aunt Margaret Smoot Dusenberry on May 24, 1906. In the letter Margaret tells Emily she's sending her some hats, asks how she is doing, expresses her love, and hopes that they'll be able to see each other soon. Dated May 24, 1906.