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Eunice Coffin O'Neil letter to William B. Coffin in Nauvoo (1846)

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 4031

Scope and Contents note

The Eunice Coffin O'Neil letter to William B. Coffin in Nauvoo (1846) discusses Eunice's worries of William associating with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Updates of family life are included.

Dates

  • 1896

Creator

Conditions Governing Access note

Restricted access; Original not available. Typescript open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use note

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Eunice Coffin O'Neil letter to William B. Coffin in Nauvoo (1846) must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Eunice Coffin O'Neil is the sister of William B. Coffin who joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was born around 1807 in North Carolina to James Coffin and Sally Starbucks Coffin. She married Mark O'Neil on the June 24, 1824 in Indiana.

Extent

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Eunice Coffin O'Neil letter to William B. Coffin in Nauvoo (1846) is a letter from Eunice, the sister of William, regarding family matters, and her worries concerning William associating with the Mormon Church (LDS).

Custodial History note

Donated in 1993.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Donated; 1993.

Appraisal note

19th Century Western and Mormon Americana because of collection development policy 5.VI: "Utah and the American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history."

Processing Information note

Processed; Katie Connors, student processor; John Murphy, curator; 2009.

Title
Register of Eunice Coffin O'Neil letter to William B. Coffin in Nauvoo (1846)
Status
Completed
Author
Katie Connors, student processor; John Murphy, curator; 2009.
Date
2009 March 9
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

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