Journal, 1948

File — Box: 5, Volume: 23

Identifier: III

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Mary is now 58 years old. In this, the last journal of hers in the collection, there is little mention of physical illness or poverty. She does have arthritis of the spine for which she takes vitamin B, but life doesn't appear to be the constant crisis where physical and financial collapse appears imminent. She enjoys a summer visit from her grandchildren. Lyman and Daddy as she now calls Charles are the only ones left at home. She always liked to have people around, having grown up in a large and close family herself.
October 12
"Was elected to teach one of three courses to be given this year in the adult class in Mutual."
She remains active in her church and intellectual pursuits.
The final entry of her journal is:
October 18
"Wrote a letter to Dr. Kimball Young of Northwestern University for a bibliography on monogamy."
The issue of polygamy versus monogamy stayed with her all her life.

Dates

1948

Conditions Governing Access

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