Edward Lloyd Parry papers, 1878-1897
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Parry, Edward Lloyd, 1818-1906
- Title
- Edward Lloyd Parry papers
- Dates
- 1878-1897 (inclusive)18781897
- Quantity
- 0.5 linear feet, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- MS 0368
- Summary
- The Edward Lloyd Parry papers (1878-1897) consist of several items, most of which relate to Parry (b. 1818). Included are an account of the building and dedication of the Manti LDS temple, a manuscript newspaper entitled "The Home Writer" (1882-1883), a time book for E. L. Parry and Sons Stone Quarry (1870), and a volume of music copied from another source.
- 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 Note
Edward Lloyd Parry was born in St. George, Denbigshire, Wales, on 25 August 1818. He was a mason and stonecutter who helped build the Salt Lake, St. George, and Manti LDS temples. He and his sons formed E. L. Parry & Sons in 1888, specializing in contracting, building, and marble cutting. He married Elizabeth Evans, who died, then married Ann Parry in 1857.
Content Description
The Edward Lloyd Parry papers (1878-1897) consist of several items, most of which relate to Parry (b. 1818). Included are an account of the building and dedication of the Manti LDS temple, a manuscript newspaper entitled "The Home Writer" (1882-1883), a time book for E. L. Parry & Sons Stone Quarry (1870), and a volume of music copied from another source.
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
Acquisition Information
Gift of George T. Brooks in 1982.
Processing Note
Processed by Richard H. Davis in 1983.
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Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Manti Temple, Writings
"An Account of the Building and Dedication of the Manti Temple," "Dedication of the Seer Stone on the Altar of the Manti Temple," "An Account of the Dedication of the Manti Temple," and "Spiritual Manifestations During the Dedication."
Container: Box 1, Folder 1 -
Description: "The Home Writer"
A monthly paper from Manti, Utah, representing the Young Men and Young Ladies Mutual Improvement Association.
Dates: 1881-1883Container: Box 1, Folder 2-4 -
Description: Quarry Time Book
Time book giving an account of hours worked by men at a quarry near Ephraim, Utah, owned by Parry. Also included are some news clippings.
Dates: 1870; 1884Container: Box 1, Folder 5 -
Description: "A Brief History of the Erection of the St. George Temple"
Describes the technical details of building.
Dates: 1878Container: Box 1, Folder 6 -
Description: Song Book
Songs copied by John Johnson Davies. Also includes a news clipping and directions on how to tune a guitar by using an organ.
Dates: 1897Container: Box 1, Folder 7
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Latter Day Saint temples--Utah--Manti
- Latter Day Saint temples--Utah--Saint George
- Stonemasons--Utah
Corporate Names
- E. L. Parry and Sons Stone Quarry (Manti, Utah)--Records and correspondence
Form or Genre Terms
- Histories (literary works)
- Personnel records
