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Ruth May Fox papers, 1972-1973
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Fox, Ruth May, 1853-1958
- Title
- Ruth May Fox papers
- Dates
- 1972-1973 (inclusive)19721973
- Quantity
- 0.25 linear feet, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- MS 0443
- Summary
- 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.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860
Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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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.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
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.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
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.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on 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.
Preferred Citation
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Acquisition Information
Separated from the Sonia Johnson papers in 1982.
Processing Note
Processed by Antonette Chambers in 1984.
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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Ruth May Fox diary [typescript]
The diary spans from 1894 December-1939 July.
|
1972 |
| 1 | 2 | My Story by Ruth May Fox [typscript]
Includes supplemental miscellaneous articles pertaining to Fox's life.
|
1973 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Equal rights amendment--Utah--20th century
- Latter Day Saint families--Utah--20th century--Archives
- Latter Day Saint women--Utah--20th century--Social life and customs--Sources
- Latter Day Saint women--Utah--Social life and customs--19th century--Sources
- Suffragists--Utah--20th century--Archives
- Women civil rights workers--Utah--20th century--Archives
- Women hymn writers--Utah--20th century--Archives
- Women poets--20th century--Archives
- Women--Political activity--Utah--20th century--Archives
- Women--Suffrage--Utah--20th century
Personal Names
- Fox, Ruth May, 1853-1958
- Fox, Ruth May, 1853-1958--Archives
- Fox, Ruth May, 1853-1958--Death and burial
Corporate Names
- Deseret Agricultural and Manufacturing Society--Officials and employees--Archives
- Young Ladies' Mutual Improvement Association--Presidents--Archives
- Young Ladies' Mutual Improvement Association. General Board
Geographical Names
- England--Emigration and immigration--Religious aspects--Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints--19th century
Form or Genre Terms
- Autobiographies
- Diaries
- Eulogies
- Photocopies
- Typescripts
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Fox, Feramorz Y., 1881-1957 (aut)
Finding aid prepared by Antonette Chambers.
1984 (last modified: 2019)
