Correspondence from Joseph F. Smith to Sarah E. Richards and family, 1868-1890

File — Box: 4

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The Joseph F. Smith family papers (1860-1944) contain correspondence, diaries, a letter book, and general materials pertaining to the life of Joseph F. Smith, his wives, and family. The majority of the collection is correspondence from Smith written to his wives and family during the times he was away on missions for the LDS Church in the Eastern States, Northern States, Southwestern States, British Isles, Hawaii, and in exile in a southwestern state. The majority of the correspondence is between Joseph F. Smith and his wives Sarah Ellen Richards and Julina Lambson. These letters reflect their faith in the gospel, the love and concern for each other, the spiritual as well as physical well being of the family unit, and the education or training of the children. They also record their feelings concerning polygamous raids and persecutions and the deprivations of being in exile. Other correspondence deals with letters among family members, mostly regarding their family activities. Other items in the collection are the diaries of Sarah Ellen Richards Smith and Matthew A. Miller, Joseph F. Smith's Letter book and general materials.

Dates

1868-1890

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.