William Greenwood autobiography
Scope and Contents
Photocopy of a microfilm copy of a typewritten autobiography and diary. The manuscript was read by Jennie Greenwood, William's grand daugther-in-law, at a meeting of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers in Utah County, Utah. Greenwood writes about his life to the year 1848 and then starts a diary which has many gaps. Greenwood was born in England and later moved to Nauvoo, Illinois, with the Mormons. He migrated to Utah in 1847 and was active in many building projects in Salt Lake City. He also writes about his families.
Dates
- 1848-1889
Creator
- Greenwood, William, 1822-1891 (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 Autobiography must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical note
Pioneer to Utah and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Extent
1 folder (0.1 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
This item was photocopied from reel 51 of the 920 microfilm collection.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Photocopied from reel 51 of the 920 microfilm collection.
Appraisal
19th Century Western & Mormon Manuscripts.
- Title
- Register of William Greenwood autobiography
- Author
- Benjamin Sipes
- Date
- 2011 March 31
- 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
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States