Correspondence, 1928-1934
Scope and Contents
These folders have both business and family correspondence. There is more about the poultry farm and the canning business. In 1930, Joseph J. Cannon becomes the Vice-President of the Theater's Guild in Salt Lake City. In 1931, Cannon becomes the managing editor of the Deseret News. In 1934, Joseph J. Cannon is called to serve as LDS mission president of the British Mission. This correspondence has news about Wayne's marriage to Marjorie Smith and their subsequent child, Nadine. There are also anecdotes about and letters to and from the Cannon's youngest children, Mark and Bryant, information about Joseph J. Cannon's play Wild Pigeon, and correspondence about the deaths of Joseph's brother Hugh J. Cannon and Ramona's father, Dr. Wilcox. In addition, there are letters from Heber J. Grant, J. Reuben Clark, and David O. Mckay.
Dates
- Creation: 1928-1934
Creator
- From the Collection: Cannon, Ramona Wilcox, 1887-1978 (Person)
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.
Extent
From the Collection: 34 Linear Feet (67 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu