Annie Wells Cannon journals 1877-1942

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Annie Wells Cannon journals 1877-1942

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The collection contains the journals and typescript of the journals of Annie Wells Cannon from 30 June 1877 - 1 September 1942, papers, other miscellaneous materials.

3 boxes, (1.5 linear ft.); 1 carton

eng,

L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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SNAC Resource ID: 6341291

L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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Cannon, Annie Wells, 1859-1942

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Annie Wells Cannon was born 7 September 1859 in Salt Lake City to Daniel Hanmer Wells and Emmeline Blanche Woodward. She married John Q Cannon and had twelve children. She was an activist for women's suffrage and was a member of the Utah State Legislature from 1913-1915 and again in 1921. In addition, she was chosen by President Herbert Hoover to be Utah's chairman for the European Relief Drive, being the only woman member. She also served in many church callings and was influential in the Relie...