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Biography of J. Krishnamurti
File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 395
Scope and Contents
Carbon copy of a typewritten biography. The item outlines the life and career of the Brahmin and religious leader from India, Jiddu Krishnamurti (1895-1986). Also included in the biography are some of Krishnamurti's sayings. The author of the item is unknown.
Dates:
1935
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Biography of Jacob Kemp Butterfield
File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 417
Scope and Contents
Typewritten biography of Butterfield, an early Latter-day Saint Church convert, pioneer and Mormon Battalion mamber. Also includes letters from the donor.
Dates:
undated
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Biography of James Allred
File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 937
Scope and Contents
Biography of James Allred, the author's father who was a High Priest in the Mormon Church, member of the Nauvoo Legion and one of the Prophet Joseph Smith's bodyguards. He helped to build the Nauvoo Temple and assisted in giving endowments. His wife, Elizabeth, made the first Temple garments under Joseph's direction. Includes a brief account of events surrounding the martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph and his brother Hyrum, the trek across the plains to the Salt Lake Valley, and significant...
Dates:
1880
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Biography of James Gardner and Jane Threlfall Gardner : came to Utah in 1855
File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 2421
Scope and Contents
Photocopy of a microfilm copy of a dual biography. James Gardner was born in England in 1829. Jane Threlfall was born in England in 1828. Each joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They migrated to Utah in 1855 and settled in American Fork, Utah. Jane died in 1896, and James died in 1906.
Dates:
approximately 1935
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Biography of James Henry Armstrong
File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 2752
Scope and Contents
Photocopy of a microfilmed copy of a typewritten biography. James Henry Armstrong was born in American Fork, Utah, in 1861. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and married Annie Marie Jensen in 1884. They had seven children. He died in 1919. This item was co-authored by Fern Armstrong Gray, another daughter of James Henry Armstrong.
Dates:
1954
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Biography of Jane Handcock Wood
File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 2749
Scope and Contents
Photocopy of a microfilmed copy of a typewritten biography. Jane Handcock Wood was born in England in 1811, joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and migrated to Utah in 1861. She settled in American Fork, Utah, and died in 1891.
Dates:
Publication: approximately 1944
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Biography of Jasper Peterson
File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 1579
Scope and Contents
Photocopy of a typewritten biography of Jasper Peterson, the first Mormon bishop of the Castle Dale Ward. He migrated to the United States from Denmark after his family was converted to the Mormon Church.
Dates:
approximately 1890
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Biography of Jean Elizabeth Fossum May
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2083
Scope and Contents
Compiled by James A. May about his mother, Jean Fossum May, drawing heavily on her letters, journals, and notes. Gives detailed information about her life in Baker, Oregon, 1906-1959; service as a missionary in the California Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1927-1928; marriage to Andrew May, 1930; family life (as a widow after 1933); service as head resident of Stover Hall (men's housing) on the campus of Brigham Young University, 1959-1969; and efforts to...
Dates:
1990-1998
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Biography of John and Ann Stewart
File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 2338
Scope and Contents
Typewritten biography of John Stewart, a painter, and his wife, Ann Waddle Stewart. John and Ann were Scottish converts to the Mormon Church. They migrated to Utah and later settled in Provo, Utah.
Dates:
approximately 1940
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Biography of John and Louise Smith Park
File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 1000
Scope and Contents
Typewritten copy of Mary's biography of her parents, but the bulk of the account is autobiographical. Mary tells of coming to Utah in 1847 including incidents en route. She tells of the early settlement of Salt Lake City and Provo, Utah including problems with Indians, crickets and grass hoppers, and the difficult living conditions.
Dates:
approximately 1900
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
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