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Polygamy -- Religious aspects -- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- 19th century

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Ann Mousley Cannon papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0565
Abstract The Ann Mousley Cannon papers (1886-1990) contain both personal papers and information from the Omega Kappa Society, of which Mousley (1869-1948) was a member. Included are writings, correspondence, invitations, poetry, programs, and minutes.
Dates: 1886-1990

Rachel Seamons Hancey autobiography [photocopy]

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Identifier: MS 0348
Abstract The Rachel Seamons Hancey autobiography (circa 1900) describes her life in England and travel to Cache Valley, Utah.
Dates: (circa 1900)

Eliza Maria Partridge Smith Lyman diary [photocopy]

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Identifier: MS 0026
Abstract The Eliza Maria Partridge Smith Lyman diary [photocopy and typescript] (after 1889) consist of a record of a woman's day-to-day hardship and heartbreak while crossing the United States as a young wife and mother. Communities such as Salt Lake City, Oak City, Fillmore, and the San Juan country play important roles in the journal as family members moved and settled down.
Dates: after 1889

Julia Josephine Spencer Snow biography

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Identifier: MS 0087
Abstract The Julia Josephine Spencer Snow biography contain an undated biography of Julia Snow (1837-1909), written by her granddaughter, Beatrice Snow Winsor. The biography records information about her family's move to St. Louis and her mother's move to Nauvoo at the time the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were driven out of that city. Also recorded is information on Julia's life in St. George, Utah, and her decendants.
Dates: 1910-1973

Emily Dow Partridge Smith Young papers [photocopies]

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Identifier: MS 0113
Abstract The Emily Dow Partridge Smith Young papers (1832-1970) is a compilation of histories, letters, and a portion of Emily Young's diary copied by relatives from original manuscripts. Emily was a polygamous wife of Joseph Smith (1843) and of Brigham Young (1845).
Dates: 1832-1970