Abraham Coon Cooley scrapbook, 1885-1993, 2021

File — Box: 16

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Scope and Contents

This scrapbook contains photographs, correspondence, journals, news articles, blessings, postcards, programs, and certificates. It is the story of Abraham's childhood, his missionary life, his college life, and his first job. It ends just before his marriage to Lucille Jensen on November 19, 1913. This scrapbook was compiled by Judy Wood, his granddaughter.

Dates

1885-1993
2021

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.

Conditions Governing Use

"Abe Cooley's Story" by Judy Wood (page AC-3 of the scrapbook) is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without her permission.

Biographical / Historical

Abraham "Abe" Coon Cooley was born June 16, 1884 in Brighton, Utah. He was the eighth child of Andrew Wood Cooley and Rachel Coon Cooley. He served a mission in Germany for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1905-1908. Abe graduated from Utah Agricultural College (now Utah State University) in 1911.