William Rowley papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0061

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The William Rowley papers (1798-1843) include an autobiography by Rowley (1798-1870), a boarding ticket for passage on the Metoka, two letters, and copies of news articles. The autobiography deals mainly with his life in England, his various enterprises for earning a living, and his conversion to Mormonism in 1841. The account ends abruptly at his arrival in Nauvoo.

Dates

1798-1843

Creator

Rowley, William, 1798-1870 (Person)

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

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.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical Sketch

William Rowley (1798-1870) grew up in England. He converted to Mormonism and was baptized by John Taylor in 1841. It was 1843 before he immigrated to the United States, arriving in Nauvoo on 11 November 1843.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Additional Description

Abstract

The William Rowley papers (1798-1843) include an autobiography by Rowley (1798-1870), a boarding ticket for passage on the Metoka, two letters, and copies of news articles.