Box 2
Contains 123 Results:
Mary S. Ream journal, date of production not identified
Handwritten journal by Mary (Mamie) S. Ream. Mary records her memories of her mother, Sarah Oakey, and her grandmother, Mary Cooper. Transcription included. Undated.
Sarah Oakey Sirrine genealogical record, 1914-1934
A notebook titled Genealogical Pencil Record filled with pedigrees, brief bios of each of Sarah Oakey Sirrine's family members, names of descendants, and records of temple ordinances done. Dated 1914-1934.
James Oakey letter to Mary Cooper Oakey and Thomas Oakey, 1865 March 16
A copy of a letter from James Oakey in Paris, Idaho to Mary Cooper Oakey and Thomas Oakey in Kaysville, Utah. The letter is written at the end of James' first winter in Bear Lake, establishing a home in Perres (Paris) with his son Jim. He describes an extreme winter with little food for people and animals, but is optimistic about making a life in the valley for the rest of the family. Dated March 16, 1865.
Hyrum Oakey letter to Sarah Oakey, 1875 January 3
A letter from Hyrum Oakey in Dingle Dell, Idaho to his sister Sarah Oakey in Salt Lake City or Ogden. The letter contains news that the family spent Christmas and New Years in Paris, ID. There is a funny poem about their dog that died and messages from other family members. Dated January 3, 1875.
Selena Oakey letter to Sarah Oakey and George Sirrine, 1887 November 1
A letter from Selena Oakey in Salt Lake City to Sarah Oakey and George Sirrine in Dingle. Selena and Hyrum just arrived in Salt Lake to send Hyrum on his mission. Hyrum couldn't sell his horse. Tom gave him a watch. Selena got a pattern for her son's dress and plans to take his photo. Dated November 1, probably 1887.
Hyrum Oakey letter to Sarah Oakey and George Sirrine, 1887 October 29
A letter written by Hyrum Oakey in Salt Lake City to Sarah Oakey and George Sirrine in Dingle. Hyrum will be leaving on his mission in four days. Hyrum reports to his sister Sarah. Their brother Alfred and mother Mary are with him. Dated October 29, probably 1887.
Sarah Oakey Sirrine letter to George Sirrine, 1887 October 4
A letter from Sarah Oakey Sirrine in Salt Lake City to her husband George Sirrine in, probably, Dingle. The letter tells George of Sarah's experience taking Mamie to the Doctor. Evidently they went to SLC just for that reason. Mamie's ears were full of wax, requiring Sarah to make multiple visits after syringing the wax from her ears. Dated October 4, probably 1887.
Annie Sparks letter to Sarah Oakey Sirrine, 1904 May 22
A letter from Annie Sparks in Carey, Idaho to Sarah Oakey Sirrine in Dingle. Annie was a child in Sarah's primary class. She writes about her move to Carey and how different it is. Dated May 22, 1904.
Harriet Sparks letter to Sarah Oakey Sirrine, 1904 December 23
A letter from Harriet Sparks in Carey, Idaho to her primary teacher Sarah Oakey Sirrine in Dingle. Harriet talks about her homesickness and how much she misses Dingle. She lives close to Annie and they can comfort each other but they are both still miserable. Dated December 23, 1904.
Annie and Mary Sparks letters to Sarah Oakey Sirrine, 1905 January 02
Letters from Annie and Mary Sparks in Carey, Idaho to Sarah Oakey Sirrine in Dingle. More letters to Sarah from children in her primary class who had moved away. The letters continue to relate feelings of homesickness. Dated January 2, 1905.