Emma Peterson Riddle autobiography [photocopy]
Collection
Identifier: MS 0276
Scope and Contents
The Emma Peterson Riddle autobiography details the life of Emma Riddle (b. 1867), a convert to the LDS Church who emigrated from Sweden to Salt Lake City, Utah. The autobiography discusses her childhood in Sweden, her conversion to the LDS Church, the move to Utah, her marriage, her acquaintances with Indian chiefs, and other subjects.
Dates
- 1918-1957
Creator
- Riddle, Emma Peterson, 1867-1957 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
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Biographical Sketch
Emma Peterson was born on 15 January 1867 in Sorgesbo, Sweden, to Andrew and Catherine Johnson Peterson. She was converted to the LDS Church in 1872 and emigrated with her mother to Salt Lake City. In 1887, she married Thomas Riddle.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Emma Peterson Riddle autobiography details the life of Emma Riddle (b. 1867), a convert to the LDS Church who emigrated from Sweden to Salt Lake City, Utah.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Pearl F. Jacobson.
Processing Information
Processed by Ann Reichman in 1983.
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- Autobiographies (literary works)
- Emigration and immigration -- Religious aspects -- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Indians of North America -- Utah
- Latter Day Saint converts -- 19th century -- Biography
- Latter Day Saint families -- Utah -- 20th century
- Latter Day Saint women -- 19th century -- Biography
- Latter Day Saint women -- Utah -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Sources
- Mormonism (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
- Photocopies
- Pioneers
- Riddle, Emma Peterson, 1867-1957
- Sweden -- Emigration and immigration -- 19th century -- Religious aspects -- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Swedish American women -- Utah -- Salt Lake City -- Biography
Creator
- Riddle, Emma Peterson, 1867-1957 (Person)
- Title
- Inventory of the Emma Peterson Riddle autobiography [photocopy]
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Ann Reichman.
- Date
- 1983 (last modified: 2019)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
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