Diary and correspondence, 1834-1953.

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Diary and correspondence, 1834-1953.

Photocopies of a typescript of a diary by Smith with miscellaneous correspondence. Smith's diaries cover the years 1834-1840 when he was with Zion's Camp and was serving as a missionary for the Mormon Church in the Eastern and Southern States and in Great Britain. Also included are an autobiography and a diary by Lucy Meserve Smith, a wife of George A. Smith, and the autobiography of another of Smith's wives, Hannah Mariah L. Smith. Writings of Georga A. Smith's ganddaughter, Zora Smith Jarvis, are also included in the collection. These items relate to George A. Smith and his various activities.

2 folders (2 linear inches).

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SNAC Resource ID: 6735569

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Smith, George Albert, 1817-1875

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George Albert Smith (June 26, 1817 ₁ September 1, 1875) (commonly known as George A. Smith to distinguish him from his grandson of the same name) was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement and served in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and as a member of the church's First Presidency. From the description of Letter to Silas S. Smith, 1855. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367846413 From the description of George A. Smith letters and invoices, 1864-1973. (Unknown). W...

Smith, Lucy Meserve, 1817-1892.

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Smith, Hannah Mariah L.

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Jarvis, Zora Smith, 1881-1969

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Born in West Virginia, converted to the LDS Church and moved to Nauvoo. Joined Mormon Battalion, eventually settled in Scipio. From the description of Life sketch of Jesse Bigler Martin. (Utah Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 122700265 ...