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Henry Chariton and Alberta Maria Larsen Jacobs papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2082

Scope and Contents

The Henry Chariton and Alberta Maria Larsen Jacobs papers (1876-1969) contain diaries, correspondence, religious documents, and various other documents. Henry Jacobs was the manager of a mercantile business and also the owner of a mortuary. Alberta Jacobs founded the Twentieth Century Club in Mt. Pleasant, Utah, and served in the community.

Dates

  • 1876-1969

Creator

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

Henry Chariton Jacobs, born 15 March 1876 in Prattville, Utah, met Alberta Maria Larsen in Mt. Pleasant and married her on 17 December 1903. They immediately moved to Alberta, Canada, where Henry managed a mercantile business until their return to Mt. Pleasant in 1909. After that he owned a mortuary until his retirement in 1956. Henry served in many positions in the LDS Church as well as in the community, including his tenure as a city councilman and a member of the Sanpete School Board. He died in 1967. Alberta Maria Larsen Jacobs, born 18 October 1882 in Mt. Pleasant, Utah, attended the Utah State Agricultural College and Brigham Young University. She organized the first Women's Club in Mt. Pleasant in 1900, also known as the Twentieth Century Club, and served as the club's president for two years. In addition to being a mother of four, she also held many prominent positions in her community and church. She passed away on 7 August 1940.

Extent

4.25 Linear Feet (4 boxes and 1 oversize box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Henry Chariton and Alberta Maria Larsen Jacobs papers (1876-1969) contain diaries, correspondence, religious documents, and various other documents. Henry Jacobs was the manager of a mercantile business and also the owner of a mortuary. Alberta Jacobs founded the Twentieth Century Club in Mt. Pleasant, Utah, and served in the community.

Arrangement

Henry Chariton and Alberta Maria's personal items have been arranged separately where possible.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Kay B. Greene and Marianne Buchanan in 2008.

Separated Materials

See also the Henry Chariton and Alberta Maria Larsen Jacobs photograph collection (P1600) in the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.

Processing Information

Title
Inventory of the Henry Chariton and Alberta Maria Larsen Jacobs papers
Author
Finding aid prepared by Grant Herron.
Date
2009 (last modified: 2018)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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