Dooly-Riser family papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 2594

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Dooly-Riser family papers consist of materials detailing the history of these families.

The genealogical records consist of limited information regarding birth and death information for the Player, Riser, Hamer, and McIntosh families. There is also cemetary plot certificates.

The recipe booklet contains handwritten instructions for making food such as tomato jelly, whole wheat muffins, souffle, veal steak, and ham battered in milk.

The family scrapbook contains news clippings documenting weddings, obituaries, and other events the Dooly and Riser family were involved in. Also included in the scrapbook are numerous photographs depicting the family over the years. There are images of homes, family gatherings, huntings, fishing, outings, and more.

Dates

Creation: 1894-1981

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

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.

Biographical Note

George Christian Riser was born February 10, 1849, in Salt Lake City to George Christian and Christiana Riser. His parents were with the second company of pioneers to enter the Salt Lake Valley in 1847. Riser is known as a Black Hawk Indian war veteran.

Zillah Jane Player Riser was born August 13, 1851, in a covered wagon near Lincoln, Nebraska, when her parents, William J. and Nancy Player, were emigrating to Utah. On December 25, 1871, she married George C. Riser. They had five sons and three daughters.

Extent

2.75 Linear Feet (2 Boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Dooly-Riser family papers (1894-1981) consist of genealogical records detailing the history of the family. The Riser family are one of the earlier families to settled in Utah after 1847.