Diary No. 8, September 1914-January 1918

File — Box: 1, Folder: 8

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Ivins continues his description of the visit to the "New Prophet," and contemplates the year's trials. The diary also recounts the translation of Talmage's Articles of Faith, teaching and study in the mission home, Brother Satow leaving the church, Ivins' offer to remain in Japan, advice from Anthony W. Ivins, and the arrival of Elder and Mrs. Stimpson. Ivins goes on to report his visit to a poorhouse, the illness and departure of Elder Cutler, the homeward journey on the Nippon Maru, a warm welcome in Hawaii, the ship's arrival in San Francisco and a reunion with family and friends. The diary also briefly summarizes Ivins' post-mission life, including his short-lived engagement to Marguerite Cannon, student life at Utah State Agricultural College, the declaration of war with Germany, a trip to Nevada with Anthony W. Ivins and the formation of the Washington County Committee of Safety.

Dates

September 1914-January 1918

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