Women -- Suffrage -- Utah
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Emmeline B. Wells and Annie Wells Cannon collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 2344
Scope and Contents
Collection contains papers and photographs from the lives of Emmeline B. Wells and Annie Wells Cannon. The papers mostly include biographies, though a pedigree chart and a medal of service are also of note. Most of the photographs are connected to Cannon, with several coming from a large scrapbook. Dated approximately 1877 to 1963.
Dates:
approximately 1877-1963
Emmeline B. Wells collection
Collection
Identifier: Vault MSS 805
Scope and Contents
The collection contains correspondence of Emmeline B. Wells, 1898-1923; papers and poems either by or about Emmeline B. Wells; a certificate to the Columbian Exposition in 1893; handwritten documents written by Emmeline B. Wells or family; priesthood blessings; photocopies of photographs; original and typescript of ledger book (Emmeline B. Wells' copy with marginal notes) recording Utah Suffrage Association membership and "Relief Society Minutes, Nauvoo, 1842-1844;" diaries of Emmeline B....
Dates:
1842-1923
Emmeline B. Wells diaries
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 510
Scope and Contents
Contains Emmeline B. Wells's original diaries from 1844 to 1920. Her often daily entries spanning nearly 80 years present pragmatic descriptions of daily activities along with her own daily opinions, insights, and impressions. The accounts are often lengthy and detailed. Volume 1 begins with her departure from Massachusetts in 1844 and also includes her journey from Nauvoo, Illinois, with other Saints headed West. Other volumes provide insights into her roles with the Woman's Exponent and...
Dates:
1844-1920
Emmeline B. Wells diary typescripts
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1407
Abstract
Includes two linear feet of unedited typed transcripts including the years 1844-1846 and 1874-1920. Her entries are daily, tell of her activities, and often present her opinions and impressions as well. The accounts are often lengthy and detailed. The 1882 diary also includes entries by Well's daughter, Louisa.
Dates:
1844-1920