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Ann Prior Jarvis autobiography, 1885
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Jarvis, Ann Prior, 1829-1913
- Title
- Ann Prior Jarvis autobiography
- Dates
- 188518851885
- Quantity
- 0.25 linear feet, (1 folder)
- Collection Number
- MS 0052
- Summary
- This collection consists of a copy of a typewritten copy of the original autobiography penned by Ann Prior Jarvis (1829-1913). This twenty-four typescript was prepared by Floyd L. Eisenhour, of the Federal Writers' Project of the Works Progress Administration in Ogden, Utah, in May 1937.
- 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
Ann Prior Jarvis, born in Middlesex, London, England, in 1829, joined the LDS Church in 1848. The story is one of privation in England and destitution in Boston after arriving in the United States as converts. They were told by George Q. Cannon to leave Boston for Florence, Nebraska, because of Ann's failing health. In Florence, George Jarvis made tents and wagon covers, but he was anxious to get to Zion. George Q. Cannon had given permission for them to share one of his wagons with a family by the name of Hunt. Cannon's promise, however, was not carried out and Jarvis and his family walked to Zion, arriving in 1860. In 1861 they answered a call for volunteers to go to St. George. They arrived there on 5 December 1861. Ann was thirty-one years old and had eight children. Again they endured poverty. On 1 November 1885, she writes in the last paragraph of the autobiography of her joy in the decision they made to join the Jarvis, Ann Prior, 1829-1913 Church and cites her many blessings.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists of a copy of a typewritten copy of the original autobiography penned by Ann Prior Jarvis (1829 or 1830-1913). This twenty-four typescript was prepared by Floyd L. Eisenhour, of the Federal Writers' Project of the Works Progress Administration in Ogden, Utah, in May 1937. Typescript autobiography of an English Mormon convert whe emigrated to Utah and settled in St. George. Covers the period 1830-1885.
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
Processing Note
Processed by Della L. Dye in 1974.
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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Autobiography | 1885 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Emigration and immigration--Religious aspects--Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints--19th century
- Latter Day Saint converts--19th century--Biography
- Latter Day Saint families--19th century--Biography
- Latter Day Saint pioneers--19th century--Biography
- Latter Day Saint women--Social life and customs--19th century--Biography
- Poor families--19th century--Biography
- Zion (Latter Day Saint doctrine)
Personal Names
- Jarvis, Ann Prior, 1829-1913--Family
- Jarvis, Ann Prior, 1829-1913--Travel
Corporate Names
- Federal Writers' Project
Geographical Names
- England--Emigration and immigration--Religious aspects--19th century
- Saint George (Utah)--19th century--Biography
Form or Genre Terms
- Autobiographies
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Eisenhour, Floyd L. (trc)
Finding aid prepared by Della L. Dye.
1974 (last modified: 2019)
