Ruth May Fox papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0443

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Ruth May Fox papers (1972-1973) consist of photocopies of Fox's diary and autobiography, supplemented with corrections and explanations by her son, Feramorz Y. Fox. Other papers, including passages about Fox written by various women, a testimonial to Fox, some stories, a collection of letters from her children, a biography by her son, and a transcript of her funeral service are in the collection.

Dates

1972-1973

Creator

Fox, Ruth May, 1853-1958 (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

Ruth May Fox was born on 16 November 1853 to James May and Mary Ann Harding in Westbury, Wiltshire, England. Her family converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and journeyed to Utah in 1867. She married Jesse W. Fox Jr. in May 1873 and they had twelve children. Fox was very involved in the Mutual Improvement Association and Relief Society of the LDS Church during her lifetime. Ruth May Fox died in 1958.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Ruth May Fox papers (1972-1973) consist of photocopies of Fox's diary and autobiography, supplemented with corrections and explanations by her son, Feramorz Y. Fox. Ruth May Fox (b. 1853) was a Utah LDS housewife and women's suffrage activist.