UUM_Ms0368.xml Inventory of the Edward Lloyd Parry papers Parry (Edward Lloyd) papers Finding aid prepared by Richard H. Davis. J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

1983 (last modified: 2019)
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 This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-08-16. Finding aid written in English. Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard), 2nd Edition. J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Edward Lloyd Parry papers Parry, Edward Lloyd, 1818-1906 MS 0368 0.5 linear feet 1 box 1878-1897 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. English .

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.

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.

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 E. L. Parry and Sons Stone Quarry (Manti, Utah)--Records and correspondence Stonemasons--Utah Latter Day Saint temples--Utah--Manti Latter Day Saint temples--Utah--Saint George Labor History Mormonism (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) Histories (literary works) Personnel records Manti Temple, Writings 1 1

"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."

 "The Home Writer" 1881-1883 1 2-4

A monthly paper from Manti, Utah, representing the Young Men and Young Ladies Mutual Improvement Association.

 Quarry Time Book 1870 1884 1 5

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.

 "A Brief History of the Erection of the St. George Temple" 1878 1 6

Describes the technical details of building.

 Song Book 1897 1 7

Songs copied by John Johnson Davies. Also includes a news clipping and directions on how to tune a guitar by using an organ.