Hawley family biographical sketch
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS 0343
Scope and Contents
The Hawley family biographical sketch (1937) consist of recorded stories and family history by Sarah Ellis Hawley Pierson of her grandparents, William John Hawley and Ellis Smith Hawley. The stories cover her grandparents' seasonal sugar tapping in Canada around 1816, their move to Iowa and conversion to Mormonism, then their move to Pleasant Grove, Utah. Pierson also relates some personal experiences with her grandparents in the operation of a grist and molasses mill while in Pleasant Grove.
Dates
- 1937
Creator
- Pierson, Sarah Ellis Hawley (Person)
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
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Biographical Sketch
Biographical information can be found within the collection.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet (1 Folder)
Abstract
The Hawley family biographical sketch (1937) consist of recorded stories and family history by Sarah Ellis Hawley Pierson of her grandparents, William John Hawley and Ellis Smith Hawley. The stories cover her grandparents' seasonal sugar tapping in Canada around 1816, their move to Iowa and conversion to Mormonism, then their move to Pleasant Grove, Utah.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Ruth Yeaman in 1972.
Processing Information
Processed by Della Dye and Nancy Coulam 1983.
Creator
- Pierson, Sarah Ellis Hawley (Person)
- Title
- Inventory of the Hawley family biographical sketch, 1937
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Della Dye and Nancy Coulam.
- Date
- 1983 (last modified: 2019)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
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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