R. A. Dowdle diaries
Scope and Contents note
Handwritten diaries by R. A. Dowdle about his experiences in Tahiti and in others of the Society Islands as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, accompanied by a songbook of English and Tahitian songs. Collection also includes a journal from Dowdle's service in the Young Men's Mutual Improvement Association, and photocopies of all items.
Dates
- 1899-1902
Creator
Conditions Governing Access note
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 the R.A. Dowdle diaries must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
R. A. Dowdle (1870-1927) was a Mormon farmer from Newton, Utah. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Society Island between 1899 and 1902.
Robert Amos Dowdle was born December 11, 1870 in Willard, Utah, to John Clark Dowdle and Orpha Warner. He served as a Mormon missionary to the Society Islands from 1899-1902. He was sealed to Mary Ann Larsen on November 11, 1903 in the Logan, Utah, LDS Temple. Robert Dowdle died October 20, 1927.
Extent
3 folders (0.3 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Five handwritten diaries, with photocopies, documenting Robert A. Dowdle's mission to the Society Islands. Also included is a journal of the MIA Stake Mission of the Utah Stake.
Custodial History note
Donated by Defonda Collier in 1987 and 1994.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Donated; Defonda Collier; 1987 and 1994.
Appraisal note
LDS cultural, social, and religious history (Collection development policy for 19th century Western and Mormon Manuscripts, August 2007).
Processing Information note
Processed; Meghan Mathews; 8 May 2007.
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- Missions--French Polynesia--Society Islands
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- Missions--French Polynesia--Tahiti (Island)
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Young Men's Mutual Improvement Association
- Diaries
- Dowdle, R. A. (Robert Amos), 1870-1927 -- Diaries
- Latter Day Saint missionaries -- French Polynesia -- Society Islands -- Diaries
- Latter Day Saint missionaries -- French Polynesia -- Tahiti (Island) -- Diaries
- Latter Day Saints -- French Polynesia -- Society Islands
- Latter Day Saints -- French Polynesia -- Tahiti (Island)
- Missions and Missionaries
- Photocopies
- Society Islands (French Polynesia)
- Songs, English -- French Polynesia -- Tahiti (Island)
- Songs, Tahitian
- Tahiti
- Title
- Register of the R. A. Dowdle diaries
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Meghan Mathews and Karen Glenn, student processors and John Murphy, curator
- Date
- 2008
- 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
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States