Edward B. Hanson papers, 1906-1923
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hanson, Edward B.(Edward Blair), 1882-1970
- Title
- Edward B. Hanson papers
- Dates
- 1906-1923 (inclusive)19061923
1906-1908 (bulk)19061908 - Quantity
- 1 box, (.25 linear foot)
- Collection Number
- UUS_COLL MSS 159
- Summary
- This collection consists mostly of correspondence, a few financial records, and a handwritten play excerpt. The bulk of the letters are from Edward's wife, Leah, and his mother, Mattie, to him while he served an Latter-day Saints mission in Germany from 1906-1908. (Leah and Mattie were living in Logan during that time.) There are a few other letters to Leah and his mother from various people in 1914 and 1923. The correspondence are personal mission letters which talk about loved ones and everyday experiences.
- Repository
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Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division
Special Collections & Archives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
Logan, UT
84322-3000
Telephone: 4357978248
Fax: 4357972880
scweb@usu.edu - Access Restrictions
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No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Edward Blair Hanson was born to Edward and Mattie (Martha) Blair Hanson on August 13, 1882, in Logan, Utah. He married Leah Nora Daniels on April 28, 1905 in the Logan Temple. He served a Latter-day Saints mission in Germany from 1906-1908. Some of the cities he served in are Hamburg, Lübeck, and Hanover. Edward died on April 21, 1970. In an obituary notice for Leah in 1952, it is noted that she and Edward had six children, 18 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Their children were listed as Mrs. Leah H. Smith, Phillip B. Hanson, Edward B. Hanson Jr., Mrs. Mildred Sommers, Jack B. Hanson, and Seth M. Hanson. It is also noted that Leah and Edward's family lived in Logan in 1904-1914, 1929-1937, and 1947-1952. They also lived in Boise from1914-1923, Pocatello from 1923-1929, and in Salt Lake City from 1937-1947.
Content Description
This collection consists mostly of correspondence, a few financial records, and a handwritten play excerpt. The bulk of the letters are from Edward's wife, Leah, and his mother, Mattie, to him while he served an Latter-day Saints mission in Germany from 1906-1908. (Leah and Mattie were living in Logan during that time.) There are a few other letters to Leah and his mother from various people in 1914 and 1923. The correspondence are personal mission letters which talk about loved ones and everyday experiences. The letters are organized in folders by the name of the recipient and then are arranged chronologically by date.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Edward B. Hanson papers must be obtained from the Special Collections and Archives manuscript curator and/or the Special Collections and Archives department head.
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: Edward B. Hanson papers USU_COLL MSS 159, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.
Following Citations: USU_COLL MSS 159, USUSCA.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Letters to Mattie B. Hanson, 1906-1923
Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Item 1: To M. B. Hanson (Ma) from Ed in KansasDates: 1906 April 20
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Description: Item 2: Mrs. Mattie B. Hanson from Rebecca B. Cardon, location unknownDates: 1914 January 3
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Description: Item 3: Mrs. Ed Hanson (Mattie) from Josephine(?) in Denver, ColoradoDates: 1914 October 14
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Description: Item 4: Mrs. Mattie B. Hanson from Lettie Smith in Grace, IdahoDates: 1923 April 16
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Letters to Leah Hanson, 1907
Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Item 1: Leah from Lydia in Provo, UtahDates: 1907 January 17
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Description: Item 2: Daughter Dear (Leah) from Mother, location unknownDates: 1907 December 29
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Description: Item 3: Leah from Carmen(?) in Boise, IdahoDates: March 30
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Description: Item 4: Leah from Susie in Boise, IdahoDates: Tuesday
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Letters to Edward B. Hanson, 1906
Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Item 1: Ed from Mother, Father, Brother (Mattie B. Hanson, E. Hanson, and Seth) in Logan, UtahDates: 1906 May 13
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Description: Item 2: Husband (Edward) from Leah and Baby, location unknownDates: 1906 May 28, Tuesday & 29
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Description: Item 3: Sweetheart (Edward) from Leah, location unknownDates: 1906 June 5
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Description: Item 4: E. B. Hanson from A. Y. Barber(?) in Logan-Joseph Morrell Men's & Boys StoreDates: 1906 June 7
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Description: Item 5: Ed from Della at homeDates: 1906 June 10
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Description: Item 6: Sweetheart (Edward) from Leah, location unknownDates: 1906 June 24
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Description: Item 7: Darling Sweetheart (Edward) from Leah, location unknownDates: 1906 July 26
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Description: Item 8: Sweetheart from Leah, location unknownDates: 1906 July 28
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Description: Item 9: Eddie from Mother in Logan, UtahDates: 1906 September 2
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Description: Item 10: Sweetheart from Leah, location unknownDates: 1906 October 7
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Description: Item 11: Eddie from Mother in Logan, UtahDates: 1906 October 21
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Description: Item 12: My Dear Boy from Mother in Logan, UtahDates: 1906 November 27
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Description: Item 13: Dearest Loved One from Leah and Babe, location unknownDates: 1906 December 19, Wednesday
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Description: Item 14: Eddie from Mother in Logan, UtahDates: 1906 December 19
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Letters to Edward B. Hanson, 1907
Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Item 1: My Dear Boy from Mother in Logan, UtahDates: 1907 March 19
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Description: Item 2: My Dear Old Man from Leah and Babe, location unknownDates: 1907 Tuesday
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Description: Item 3: Eddie from Mother in Logan, UtahDates: 1907 January 5
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Description: Item 4: Edward B. Hanson from Jos Newbold in Logan, UtahDates: 1907 January 19
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Description: Item 5: My Sweetheart from Leah and Babe, location unknownDates: 1907 May 25
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Description: Item 6: Elder E. B. Hanson from Sr?ge Ballif in ZurichDates: 1907 April 26
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Description: Item 7: Bro. Hanson from Cliff in HannoverDates: 1907 April 30
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Description: Item 8: Heart of my Heart from Leah and BabeDates: 1907 April 30
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Description: Item 9: My Dear Boy from Mother in Logan, UtahDates: 1907 April 30
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Description: Item 10: My Dear Boy from Mattie B. Hanson in Logan, UtahDates: 1907 May 18
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Description: Item 11: Love from Devoted Wife and Babe, location unknownDates: 1907 May 27, Monday
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Description: Item 12: My Dear Boy from Mama in Logan, UtahDates: 1907 July 7
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Description: Item 13: My Dear Boy from Mother in Logan, UtahDates: 1907 August 6
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Description: Item 14: My Dearest Love One from Leah, location unknownDates: 1907 August 3, Saturday
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Description: Item 15: My Dear Boy from Mother in Logan, UtahDates: 1907 August 13
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Description: Item 16: My Dearest Love from Leah and Babe, location unknownDates: 1907 August 13
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Description: Item 17: Dearest Love from Leah and Babe, location unknownDates: 1907 August 29
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Description: Item 18: Dearest Love from Leah and Babe, location unknownDates: 1907 November 5-7
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Description: Item 19: Dearest Love from Leah and Babe, location unknownDates: 1907 November 18
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Letters to Edward B. Hanson, 1908
Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: Item 1: My Dear Boy from Mother in Logan, UtahDates: 1908 January 26
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Description: Item 2: Dear Eddie from Mother in Logan, UtahDates: 1908 May 1
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Description: Item 3: My Dear Boy from Mother in Logan, UtahDates: 1908 May 24
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Description: Item 4: Bro. Hanson from R. S. Gardner in Hamburg, GermanyDates: 1908 July 14
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Description: Item 5: Dear Eddie from Mother in Logan, UtahDates: 1908 August 24
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Description: Financial Records
(4 items)
Dates: 1906-1908Container: Box 1, Folder 6 -
Description: Handwritten excerpt from play, incompleteDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 7
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Mormon Church--Missions--Germany.
- Mormon missionaries--Germany--Correspondence.
Personal Names
- Hanson, Edward B. (Edward Blair), 1882-1970--Correspondence.
- Hanson, Leah Nora Daniels, 1882-1952--Correspondence.
- Hanson, Mattie (Martha), 1856-1948--Correspondence.
