Eliza R. Snow letters and histories of charitable societies in Utah, 1876
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Snow, Eliza R. (Eliza Roxey), 1804-1887
- Title
- Eliza R. Snow letters and histories of charitable societies in Utah
- Dates
- 187618761876
- Quantity
- 0.25 linear feet, (1 folder)
- Collection Number
- MS 0313
- Summary
- The Eliza R. Snow's histories of charitable societies in Utah collection (1876) consist of letters and historical reports, solicited by a Mrs. A.H. Smith and collected by Eliza Snow, from Utah's charitable societies. Reports were not submitted by some societies. Snow's own report on the LDS Church's Relief Society is probably the best summary statement on the role and activities of women in the LDS Church during the mid 19th century.
- 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.
The original items have been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used. Photocopies are available in the collection for research use.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Eliza Roxey Snow was born 21 January 1804 in Becket, Massachusetts. She became the first secretary of the LDS Church's Relief Society, created under the direction of Joseph Smith. She later served as the second president of the organization, beginning in 1867. Eliza R. Snow died in 1887.
Content Description
The Eliza R. Snow's histories of charitable societies in Utah collection (1876) consist of letters and historical reports, solicited by a Mrs. A.H. Smith and collected by Eliza Snow, from Utah's charitable societies. Reports were not submitted by some societies. Snow's own report on the LDS Church's Relief Society is probably the best summary statement on the role and activities of women in the LDS Church during the mid 19th century. Also included are reports from Utah's Independent Order of Good Templars and the Ladies Benevolent Society of the Congregational Church, among others.
Use of the Collection
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 Information
Processing Note
Processed by Della Dye and Nancy Coulam in 1983.
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Related Materials
Forms part of the Aileen H. Clyde 20th Century Women's Legacy Archive.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Letters and histories of charitable societiesDates: 1876Container: Box 1, Folder 1
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Church charities--Utah--19th century
- Women in Latter Day Saint churches--Utah--19th century
- Women in charitable work--Utah--19th century
- Women--Utah--Societies and clubs--Archives
Personal Names
- Snow, Eliza R. (Eliza Roxey), 1804-1887--Archives
Corporate Names
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints--Charities--19th century--Archives
- First Congregational Church (Salt Lake City, Utah). Ladies' Benevolent Society--Records and correspondence
- Independent Order of Good Templers. Salt Lake Lodge No. 3 (Utah)--Records and correspondence
- Relief Society (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)--Records and correspondence
Form or Genre Terms
- Business correspondence
- Records (Documents)
- Reports
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Smith, A. H. (com)
Corporate Names
- First Congregational Church (Salt Lake City, Utah). Ladies' Benevolent Society (isb)
- Independent Order of Good Templers. Salt Lake Lodge No. 3 (Utah) (isb)
- Relief Society (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) (isb)
