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Fern Pearse Wheelwright Harrop family histories

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6961

Scope and Contents note

Collection consists of two volumes of family history written by Fern Pearse Wheelwright Harrop. The first volume concerns Matthew Bristow Wheelwright, his wives Mary and Catherine, and their descendants. Genealogical records, photocopied correspondence and notes, and photographs are included in the volume. The second volume concerns John Worth Pearse and his descendants, and includes genealogical records, photographs and transcribed journal entries. The volumes were published in 1980 and 1975, respectively.

Dates

  • 1975-1980

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 Wheelwright family histories must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Fern Pearse Wheelwright Harrop (1926-1993) was a family historian in Utah.

Biographical History

Hyrum Bristow Wheelwright (1892-1978) was a family historian in Utah.

Extent

2 folders (0.2 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Collection consists of two volumes of family history written by Fern Pearse Wheelwright Harrop. The first volume concerns Matthew Bristow Wheelwright and his descendants, the second volume concerns John Worth Pearse and his descendants. The volumes were published in 1980 and 1975, respectively.

Custodial History note

Donated by Fern Pearse Wheelwright Harrop in 1988.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Donated; Fern Pearse Wheelwright Harrop; 1988.

Appraisal note

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Processing Information note

Processed; Mary Downs; 2009.

Title
Register of Fern Pearse Wheelwright Harrop family histories
Status
Completed
Author
Mary Downs, student processor, and John Murphy, curator.
Date
12 June 2009
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