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Polygamy -- Utah

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 19 Collections and/or Records:

John Adams family papers [photocopies]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1577
Abstract The John Adams family papers (1886-1929) contains three photocopied documents: A journal kept by John Adams from November 1886 to October 1887, includes entries from the six months he spent in the Utah Territorial Penitentiary after his imprisonment for the practice of polygamy; a biography of John Adams (1836-1901) written in 1927 by his son, John Q. Adams; and a "Tribute to my Mother," written by John Q. Adams in 1929. Together, these documents describe Adams' experiences in prison and the...
Dates: 1886-1929

William B. Ashworth and Paul Parrish Ashworth autobiographies

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1087
Abstract The William B. Ashworth and Paul Parrish Ashworth autobiographies (1932-1934, 1953-1956) consists of a three volume transcript of "The Life of William B. Ashworth, Written by Himself," and an autobiography of Paul Parrish Ashworth, son of William B. Ashworth. Ashworth was a Utah pioneer.
Dates: 1932-1956

Bennion family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0251
Abstract The Bennion family papers (1844-1949) include the diaries of John Bennion (1820-1877), Heber Bennion (1858-1932), and Mary Bennion Powell (born 1890), as well as family correspondence and autobiographical sketches. John and Samuel Bennion and John's son, Heber, were Utah sheep ranchers and polygamists, while Mary Bennion Powell was a daughter of Heber Bennion.
Dates: 1844-1949

Abraham Hoagland Cannon journals [copies]

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0003
Abstract The Abraham Hoagland Cannon journals [copies](1879-1895) consist of nineteen volumes which outline details about LDS Church council meetings and his service as a apostle, political meetings, and other important issues. He recorded business ventures which included stationary and furniture stores, real estate, mining, banking, railroads, and sugar manufacturing. Polygamy is a major theme throughout his journals as well. No photocopies can be made.
Dates: 1879-1895

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

George Q. Cannon photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0450
Abstract The George Q. Cannon photograph collection contains portraits of George Q. Cannon, and a group portrait of several Latter Day Saint members, including Cannon, in prison uniforms imprisoned for polygamy.
Dates: 1880-1910

Paul B. Cannon papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1086
Abstract The Paul B. Cannon papers (1852-1989) contain correspondence, a scrapbook, articles, and news clippings. Cannon was an attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Dates: 1852-1989

Rudger Clawson papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0481
Abstract The Rudger Clawson papers (1870-1943) consists of memoirs, autobiographical accounts, diaries, letter books, loose letters, scrapbooks, newspaper and periodical clippings, printed books and miscellaneous documents. Clawson was born in Salt Lake City a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) Church. He served a Mission to the Southern States that ended after his companion Joseph Standing was murdered by a mob in Georgia. Clawson practiced polygamy and was the first Mormon...
Dates: 1870-1943

Cowley family papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1223
Abstract The Cowley family papers consist of biographical sketches of several members of the Cowley family, particularly Mattias Foss Cowley and Samuel Parkinson Cowley. Included is a 10 page handwritten biography of Samuel P. Cowley by his father, Mattias F. Cowley. Mattias Foss Cowley was dropped from the Mormon Church Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1893 for continuing to practice polygamy. Samuel P. Cowley was an F.B.I. agent who was killed in a gun battle with "Baby face" Nelson in 1934.
Dates: 1941-1991

Herbert J. Foulger diary [photocopy and typescript]

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Identifier: MS 0363
Abstract The Herbert J. Foulger diary [photocopy and typescript] (1886) was kept by Foulger (1848-1920) while serving time in the Utah State Penitentiary for polygamy. The diary contains a record of his daily activities and the routine and occasional unusual events involving other "bretheren" incarcerated with him.
Dates: 1886