Family Record Book
Scope and Contents
The Henry Dinwoodey family papers (1882-1985) contain documents relating to the Henry Dinwoodey family and the family's Salt Lake City business, the Dinwoodey Furniture Company. Henry Dinwoodey's diary (1882-1903) includes a brief daily description of time Dinwoodey spent in the Utah State Penitentiary (March-July 1886) for practicing plural marriage. A family record book contains genealogical information on family members, such as birth dates, baptisms, and marriages. Also included is a property deed that transfers a plot of Salt Lake City property from the estate of Brigham Young to Henry Dinwoodey. The history of the Dinwoodey Furniture Company is seen in two furniture catalogues, news clippings, and other items.
Dates
- Creation: 1882-1985
Creator
- From the Collection: Dinwoodey, Henry, 1825-1905 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Extent
From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu