Item Detail
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Terribilini, Virginia Allen
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1924-
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MSS SC 1116
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Writings
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Virginia Allen Terribilini was born in Wilford, Freemont County, Idaho on June 27, 1924. Her father, Albert Allen, moved his family to St. Anthony, Idaho when Virginia was only two years old. She was baptized May 7, 1933 by Roscoe R. Hamm and confirmed by Ralph Whittle. In 1942 soon after Virginia graduated from high school, her mother, Katie Rouche Allen, passed away from complications following child birth. Virginia received a degree in Business Administration from the Kinman Business College in Washington, and worked for Mutual Life in Spokane after graduation. On July 7, 1945 Virginia received her patriarchal blessing and then received her temple endowment in the Idaho Falls Temple on June 13, 1946. Virginia did temple work for her mother later on. She married Joseph C. Terribilini on April 17, 1948 in Petaluma, California. They were sealed three years later in the Salt Lake Temple on June 18, 1951. Virginia and her husband moved to Penngrove, California, and had 5 children, all of whom were born in California. She was a writer and held many church callings, including Relief Society President, Stake Lamanite Representative, and the secretary and librarian to the choir.
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This collection contains almost 60 pieces of poetry, 11 personal essays, and 5 short stories written by Virginia. Also included is a letter from Roberta L. Cordon, the Stake Relief Society President, asking Virginia if she would contribute her writings and a short biography to BYU as part of the Women's History Archives. The writings are typed and photocopied in a large packet entitled, 'Moments of Inspiration'. The writings are in excellent condition, and easy to read. The poetry and other writing in the collection cover diverse topics, from holidays like Christmas and Father's Day, to the story of the death of her son-in-law. Virginia writes often of her testimony, of obedience, and memories of her friends and family who have passed away. One section contains a program for the Bi-Centennial sacrament program, dated June 27, 1976. Patriotic themes are also used in many poems and essays, as well as words of prophets and scriptural figures. Virginia tells of her devotion to her family, her religion, and her country, always helping others and trying to better the situation of those around her.
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1847-1925