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Rachel Seamons Hancey autobiography [photocopy], (circa 1900)
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hancey, Rachel Seamons, 1834-1911
- Title
- Rachel Seamons Hancey autobiography [photocopy]
- Dates
- (circa 1900)19001900
- Quantity
- 0.25 linear feet, (1 folder)
- Collection Number
- MS 0348
- Summary
- The Rachel Seamons Hancey autobiography (circa 1900) describes her life in England and travel to Cache Valley, Utah.
- 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
Rachel Seamons Hancey (1834-1911) grew up in Suffolk County, England. She joined the LDS Church, married James Hancey, and moved to Cache Valley, Utah, in 1860.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Rachel Seamons Hancey autobiography (circa 1900) describes her life in England and travel to Cache Valley, Utah. In the account, Hancey describes her class-conscious childhood in the village of All Saints, Suffolk County, England from 1834 to 1843. She describes being "hired out" as a housemaid, kitchen girl, cobbler's apprentice, etc. She also describes the religious fervor in England leading her to join the LDS Church. Her marriage and move to Utah are also documented.
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 Dye and Nancy Coulam in 1983.
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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Autobiography | (circa 1900) |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Latter Day Saint converts--Utah--19th century--Biography
- Latter Day Saint pioneers--Utah--19th century--Biography
- Latter Day Saint women--Utah--19th century--Biography
- Live-in household employees--Utah--19th century--Biography
- Polygamy--Religious aspects--Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints--19th century
Personal Names
- Hancey, James, 1835-1913
- Hancey, Rachel Seamons, 1834-1911
Geographical Names
- Cache Valley (Utah and Idaho)--Biography
- England--Emigration and immigration--Religious aspects--Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints--19th century
Form or Genre Terms
- Autobiographies
- Photocopies
- Typescripts
Finding aid prepared by Della Dye and Nancy Coulam.
1983 (last modified: 2019)
