Edward Lloyd Parry papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0368

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Edward Lloyd Parry papers (1878-1897) consist of several items, most of which relate to Parry (b. 1818). Included are an account of the building and dedication of the Manti LDS temple, a manuscript newspaper entitled "The Home Writer" (1882-1883), a time book for E. L. Parry & Sons Stone Quarry (1870), and a volume of music copied from another source.

Dates

1878-1897

Creator

Parry, Edward Lloyd, 1818-1906 (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.

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

Edward Lloyd Parry was born in St. George, Denbigshire, Wales, on 25 August 1818. He was a mason and stonecutter who helped build the Salt Lake, St. George, and Manti LDS temples. He and his sons formed E. L. Parry & Sons in 1888, specializing in contracting, building, and marble cutting. He married Elizabeth Evans, who died, then married Ann Parry in 1857.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet (1 Box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Edward Lloyd Parry papers (1878-1897) consist of several items, most of which relate to Parry (b. 1818). Included are an account of the building and dedication of the Manti LDS temple, a manuscript newspaper entitled "The Home Writer" (1882-1883), a time book for E. L. Parry and Sons Stone Quarry (1870), and a volume of music copied from another source.