Family papers
Series
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The George Numbers papers (1848-1952) are a collection of letters and essays written mostly by George Numbers, and his daughter Emily Numbers (b.1865). The letters were written by George in 1948, when he was in California, during the Gold Rush. The letters are written to his wife Elizabeth, and are a good record of everyday life during that famous and difficult time. He was able to make enough money to return to his wife, buy a farm and start a successful furniture business. In addition to this, there is an extensive autobiography written by his daughter Emily, who was a school teacher in Indiana and Texas from 1882-1932. Her first school was a one room classroom, where she taught all of the grades. When she retired in 1932, due to multiple sclerosis, she was one of seventeen teachers in a more sophisticated setting. Her story follows the history of teaching in America when the profession was finding its way, and she was one of the dedicated few that helped it along.
Dates
- 1848-1851
- 1952
- 1956
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.
The original items from folders 1 and 3 have been removed and placed in Reserve. This box contains photocopied versions for access purposes. Access to the originals must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used.
The original items from folders 1 and 3 have been removed and placed in Reserve. This box contains photocopied versions for access purposes. Access to the originals must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.5 Linear Feet (3 folders)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Numbers, George (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu