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Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

James William Denver letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230309632]
Identifier: MSS SC 1153
Scope and Contents

Handwritten letter to Isaac Toucey, Secretary of the Navy, recommending A.C. Bradford for the post of "navy agent" in San Francisco.

Dates: 1857
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / James William Denver letter

George Lynn Fallis papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9514
Scope and Contents

Contains letters, registration information, and other materials pertaining to George Lynn Fallis' time at Brigham Young University and in the United States Navy. Materials dated from between 1938 and 1993, with the bulk from between 1938 and 1944.

Dates: 1938-1993; Majority of material found within 1938-1944
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / George Lynn Fallis papers

Ray M. and Romola L. Hanchett letters

 Collection — Carton 1: [Barcode: 31197232592714]
Identifier: MSS 8561
Content Description Contains handwritten and typed personal letters between Ray Mc Hanchett and his wife, Romola Lunt Hanchett, during their separation due to Ray's enlistment in the United States Navy for World War II, from June 18, 1943, until his release August 7, 1945. Letters discuss the lives and daily occurrences of Romola "Mollie" and baby son Mc Jr. in Arizona, and Ray "Mc" in his journey with the Navy through California, the South Pacific, and the Aleutian Islands. Also includes photographs,...
Dates: 1943-1945
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Ray M. and Romola L. Hanchett letters

Milton Kurzrok letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230337625]
Identifier: MSS 2780
Scope and Contents

Handwritten letter dated 31 Aug. 1945 and addressed to Manuel W. Goodman of Brooklyn, N.Y. The second leaf of the letter is missing, so the item is not signed. Kurzrok writes about playing tennis and meeting Lt. Gen. James Doolittle. Kurzrok was impressed with Doolittle and called him a "very regular guy." Also included is the envelope in which the letter was sent.

Dates: 1945 August 31
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Milton Kurzrok letter

Franklin D. Roosevelt letters

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233293551]
Identifier: Vault MSS 623
Scope and Contents

Two typed and signed letters written at the Navy Department in Washington in 1918. The first is dated April 29 and is addressed to Mr. Fred G. Walsen, and the other is dated May 9 and is addressed to Mrs. C. W. Wildey. The body of both letters is identical and expresses appreciation for heeding the Navy's call for binoculars, telescopes, and spy glasses.

Dates: April-May 1918
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Franklin D. Roosevelt letters

E. Gene Shumway family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 8874
Scope and Contents Contains papers relating to the life and military service of Marjorie, Don L., and E. Gene Shumway during World War II, collected by E. Gene Shumway. Especially well documented is the the Women's Army Corps service and life of Marjorie Shumway. Included are many of her scrapbooks and photographs. Includes several letters sent between Marjorie, Don, and E. Gene and their family. Includes some phonograph records created by Don L. Included too are books and technical manuals of E. Gene, and...
Dates: 1928-2006
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / E. Gene Shumway family papers

Joseph Fielding Smith letters

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197230237643]
Identifier: MSS SC 725
Scope and Contents Correspondence between Joseph Fielding Smith (1876-1972) and his son Milton E. Smith (1927- ). The collection covers two timeframes: July 1945 to July 1946 and April 1947 to December 1949. The first group covers the time when Milton E. Smith served in the United States Navy, and the majority of them were written by Milton E. Smith to his family. The second group were written by Milton E. Smith to his family. The second group were written while Milton E. Smith was a missionary serving the LDS...
Dates: 1945-1949
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Joseph Fielding Smith letters

J. Grant Snow papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9610
Scope and Contents The papers of J. Grant Snow, who served in the United States Navy during World War II and was lost at sea on the Torsk, a United States submarine. Materials include letters sent from Snow during his time in college, basic military training, and military service, photographs of Snow and his family and acquaintances from his youth, high school, college, and military experiences, and personal papers of Snow, including school work, report cards, scouting papers, religious certificates, military...
Dates: 1924-2016
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / J. Grant Snow papers

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