Box 1
Container
Contains 22 Results:
Biographical Sketches of Emma Thompson Bennett Just and Agnes Just Reid, 1850-1923
File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Marlene Stibal Reid, "Emma Thompson Bennett Just, 1850-1923"
Agnes Just Reid, "Mother," (Biography of Emma Thompson Bennett Just)
Agnes Just Reid, "My Heritage," (Biography of Emma Thompson Bennett Just)
Bess Foster Smith, "An Overnight Visit to an Idaho Shrine," (Biography of Agnes Just Reid)
Marlene Stibal Reid, "Agnes Just Reid, September 7,...
Dates:
1850-1923
Oral History of Agnes Just Reid, 1972
File — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
- Oral history was conducted by Brigham D. Madsen and Everett L. Cooley in 1972. Begins with George Thompson, Agnes' grandfather, coming from England to Utah in 1854. Goes on to talk about her mother, her husband, Letters of Long Ago, and experiences with the Mormons and the Morrisites.
Dates:
1972
Tranascript of Oral History
File — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
- This is the first draft of Agnes Just Reid's Oral History.
Dates:
1850-2004
Magazine and Newspaper Clippings
File — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
- Discussing the Agnes Just Reid Scholarship, some of her writings, and views of the Blackfoot Valley.
Dates:
1850-2004
Writings, 1972-1973
File — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
- Poems, "Fellowship," "Dear Santa Claus," "Home," "My Christmas Wish," "Autumn Leaves"
- Short Story "Christmas Dinner in the Seventies," a story about getting a turkey for Christmas dinner.
Dates:
1972-1973
Correspondence from George Thompson, 1885
File — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
Contains one letter to Emma, and fourteen letters to grandsons.
December 25, 1885
"My Dear Emma...All is well with us. Christmas is quiet with us...I am delighted with the...dear little ones...best wishes for health, wealth and happiness..."
The remaining fourteen letters are written to his grandsons in a very warm manner, similar to that of Emma's letter. Seven of...
Dates:
1885
Photocopies of letters from George Thompson to grandsons
File — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
- Only the fragile letters from Fd 6 were copied.
Dates:
1850-2004
Correspondence from Fred Bennett to Agnes Just Reid, 1883-1899
File — Box: 1, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents
- October 24, 1883
- Talks about his schooling and jobs. Also asks to pay for blankets his father sent. Fred is fourteen years of age at this time.
- December 30, 1899
- Tells Agnes he is going to be married soon, and describes his anticipation and hopes for the future.
Dates:
1883-1899
Correspondence from Emma Thompson Bennett Just, 1906
File — Box: 1, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
(1 original, 1 photocopy, 1 transcript)
Describes a trip, March 19, 1906
"...stopped at Grants Pass last night...stopped at Shasta Soda Springs...snow in many places...He [dad] and S. J. are in such a splutter they started to meet the train...we have something the matter with us, have stopped, are sounding our alarm now to keep out of danger...All O. K. now...A place called...
Dates:
1906
Letters to Cousin Lucy from Emma Thompson Just, 1860-1870
File — Box: 1, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents
January 21, 1862-Ogden, Utah Territory
"...I have wanted to write since we came to America...Each day since I left England and you, I have wished that you had come with us...You are the only person back there that I can remember...We came across the plains more easily than some did...I remember some Indians who came and looked into our wagon and begged for things..."
July 6,...
Dates:
1860-1870
Emma Thompson Bennett Divorce Papers and Related Correspondence, 1869
File — Box: 1, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents
Legal document declaring divorce final; letters from George begging Emma to take him back:
April 24, 1869
"...Oh Emma, do not cast me from your heart...I pray of you to forgive everything, let the past be burned..."
October 23, 1869
"...let me know if you will receive money from me for the support of yourself and child..."
...
Dates:
1869
James R. Just, "The Dreamer"
File — Box: 1, Folder: 12
Scope and Contents
- A fictional story of the Mormon-Morrisite War as seen through Agnes's eyes. However, James R. Just (Agnes's great nephew) wrote it based on "actual circumstances of the incident." Also, correspondence relating to this manuscript with James R. Just and Everett L. Cooley.
Dates:
1850-2004
Copyright Correspondence-Caxton Publishers, 1972
File — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Scope and Contents
- Correspondence and copyright materials relating to the first edition of Agnes Just Reid's book Letters of Long Ago.
Dates:
1972
Printing Agreements for Letters of Long Ago, 1973
File — Box: 1, Folder: 14
Scope and Contents
- Book printing agreements with the Tanner Trust Fund for Letters of Long Ago.
Dates:
1973
Correspondence with Brigham D. Madsen, 1972
File — Box: 1, Folder: 15
Scope and Contents
September 29,1972
Thanks him for the book he sent her by Annie Tanner and lists some events of her life.
October 4, 1972
Thanks Dr. Everett Cooley and Cr. Brigham D. Madsen for the book by Annie Tanner and comments how it makes her wonder to the right or wrong of polygamy.
November 7, 1972
Discusses the document from old Oneida...
Dates:
1972
Correspondence eiyh Della Dye, 1972-1974
File — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Scope and Contents
Three from Marlene Reid:
Tuesday-Planning a trip to see Della.
November 18, 1974-Thanks to Della for a wonderful trip and talks about the taping of Agnes (The oral history in Fd 2).
August 26, 1972-Thanks for the letter (which she showed Agnes). Also talks of Aunt Mamie.
Two from Agnes Just Reid:
Asks Della to come for a visit and...
Dates:
1972-1974
Correspondence-Everett L. Cooley and Mabel Hutchinson (Agnes's niece), 1977
File — Box: 1, Folder: 20
Scope and Contents
- Writes concerning Emma Thompson Reid's letters to cousin Lucy (Fd 11). She wants them published. Dr. Cooley feels they should have been published in Letters of Long Ago, and feels they cannot be published as is because of the expense. Also gives some genealogy of the family.
Dates:
1977
Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1974
File — Box: 1, Folder: 21
Scope and Contents
Marlene Reid to Everett L. Cooley
Brief Biographical Sketch
Everett L. Cooley to Mr. Oboler (from Idaho State University)
Three letters regarding a review for Letters of Long Ago.
James L. Cotton to Everett L. Cooley
Regarding a review for Letters of Long...
Dates:
1974
Biographical Sketches and Poems, 1974-2003
File — Box: 1, Folder: 22
Scope and Contents
- Includes biographical sketches of Nels Just, a reminiscence of the Blackfoot River by Walter and Marlene Stibalova Reid, and reprints of two books of poems by Agnes Just Reid.
Dates:
1974-2003
Correspondence with Everett L. Cooley, 1973-1974
File — Box: 1, Folder: 17
Scope and Contents
- Personal correspondence and letters pertaining to the printing of Letters of Long Ago through the Tanner Trust Fund. Also talks of receiving reviews of the book from various people. Christmas card included with a poem by Agnes Just Reid.
Dates:
1973-1974