Mary Haskin Parker Richards diary [typescript]

Collection

Identifier: MS 0051

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a bound transcript of an 1840s diary kept by Mary Haskin Parker Richards (1823-1860). Mary Haskin Parker was born to John and Ellen Parker of Chaigley, Lancashire, England, in 1823. She died in Salt Lake City, Utah, on 3 June 1860. She and Samuel Whitney Richards were married on 29 January 1846. A year later, Samuel is serving a mission with his brother, Franklin D. Richards, in England. In the two years covered in the diary, Mary awaits his return from this mission.

Dates

1846-1848

Creator

Richards, Mary Haskin Parker, 1823-1860 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

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Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection consists of a bound transcript of an 1840s diary kept by Mary Haskin Parker Richards (1823-1860), a LDS Church pioneer woman camped at Winter Quarters, Nebraska.