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John Adams family papers [photocopies], 1886-1929
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Adams, John, 1836-1901
- Title
- John Adams family papers [photocopies]
- Dates
- 1886-1929 (inclusive)18861929
- Quantity
- 0.25 linear feet
- Collection Number
- ACCN 1577
- Summary
- 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 hardships endured by the family of this Centerville, Utah, merchant who refused to renounce polygamy.
- 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
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
John Adams was a Utah Latter-day Saint imprisoned for polygamy.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
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 hardships endured by the family of this Centerville, Utah, merchant who refused to renounce polygamy.
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
Gift of an anonymous donor in 1996.
Processing Note
Processed by William Roberson in 1996.
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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Journal | 1886-1887 |
| 1 | 2 | John Q. Adams, "Father as I Remember Him" | 1927 |
| 1 | 3 | John Q. Adams, "Tribute to my Mother" | 1929 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Latter Day Saints--Diaries
- Latter Day Saints--Polygamy
- Polygamy--Utah
Personal Names
- Adams, John, 1836-1901
Form or Genre Terms
- Biographies
- Diaries
Finding aid created by William Roberson.
1996 (last modified: 2019)
