Ruth T. Moss article
Scope and Contents
Contains an original letter and a typed manuscript describing Moss's experiences teaching the gospel as a Mormon missionary in Kelsey, Texas in 1929. Describes the area and the members there. Dated 1980.
Dates
- 1980
Creator
- Moss, Ruth T., 1903-1995 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the Ruth T. Moss article must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Ruth T. Moss (1903-1995) was an LDS woman and writer.
Ruth T. Moss was born Ruth Mary Torrens in England on April 21, 1903. Her parents were William Torrens and Ellen Ada Barrow. She was one of three children. She grew up in England, then met Elder Alex "Reed" Moss from Utah, while he served a mission there. After his return home, they corresponded and were married June 29, 1928 in Utah. In 1929, they were called to serve a mission in Kelsey, Texas. Ruth passed away on September 7, 1995, at the age of 92.
Extent
1 folder (0.1 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Files maintained in original order.
Custodial History
Donated by Ruth Moss Kulerman in 2012.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Ruth Moss Kulerman; 2012.
Appraisal
LDS, Utah, and Western American women (20th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy 5.V, August 2007.)
Ruth T. Moss was an LDS woman and missionary in Kelsey, Texas.
Processing Information
Processed; Kelsey Samuelsen, student manuscript processor, and John M. Murphy, curator; 2012.
- Title
- Register of the Ruth T. Moss article
- Author
- Kelsey Samuelsen, student manuscripts processor, and John M. Murphy, curator.
- Date
- October 15, 2012
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States