John Johnson Davies autobiography

John Johnson Davies autobiography, undated

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Davies, John Johnson, 1831-
Title: John Johnson Davies autobiography
Dates: undated (inclusive)
18001999
Quantity: 0.25 linear feet, (1 folder)
Collection Number: MS 0172
Summary: The John Johnson Davies autobiography consist of a typescript copy of Davies' autobiographical sketch. Davies was a Welsh emigrant to Utah in 1854 by way of New Orleans, earning a living by weaving. He resided in Sanpete Valley and Kanarraville, Utah.
Repository: 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: 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

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The John Johnson Davies autobiography consist of a typescript copy of his autobiographical sketch. Davies was born on 28 December 1831 in South Wales. The first years of his life were spent in extreme poverty. He converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) and emigrated to America, where he made his way to the Salt Lake Valley.

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Preferred Citation

Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.

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