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Margaret S. Allen photograph collection of missionaries and friends

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2657

Scope and Contents

Collection of 91 photographs gathered by Allen. Includes photographs by R. H. Carling, W. Stocks, Warren, Photo SO. Shields, S. & D. Jack, Columbia, N. S. Seaward, Leo. Legge, Western, John A. Kraus, Rotary, R. Johnston and Son, Auty, T. Taylor, Whyte and Sons, Northern Photo Co., Toynter, Gales Studio, K. J. Hey, Davidson Brothers, Thirlivell, Paterson, Ronald's Studio, Chase, W. H. Elliott, Kenworthy, Miss Wright.

Dates

  • approximately 1910

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

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

Biographical History

Margaret S. Allen (1892-1982) was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Utah and Idaho.

Margaret S. Allen was born on May 3, 1892 in Cambois, Northumberland, England, to parents John H. Smith and Mary Bell Smith. She was baptized into the Chruch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on October 13, 1909. Allen emigrated to Utah in 1912. She married Louis Lowe Allen on Decemeber 17, 1913, in the Salt Lake Temple. Together, they had five children. She went on to live in Utah and Idaho. Allen passed away on July 23, 1982 in Provo, Utah.

Extent

3 folders (0.3 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Yvonne Henricksen received the photographs from her grandmother, Margaret Smith Allen, who was the original collector.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Yvonne Henricksen.

Appraisal

Photographs (Photograph Archives).

General

Finding aid available in respository.

Title
Register of Margaret S. Allen photograph collection of missionaries and friends
Status
Completed
Author
Lucas J. Chehda
Date
2012 March 3
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

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