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W. D. Abernith letter
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1225
Scope and Contents
Handwritten and signed letter, dated 2 July 1841, and addressed to David W. Catlin of Connecticut. Abernith writes about an "anti-Mormon" political convention being held in Carthage, Illinois.
Dates:
1841 July 2
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
William Abplanalp missionary letters
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8566
Scope and Contents
Contains letters from William Abplanlp while he was serving his mission in Germany and Switzerland. Correspondences are between William and various family members including: his parents, his brother Pete, a cousin serving a mission in Colorado, his sister Mary, and other relatives. The letters from William relate his experiences on his mission as well as his love for those back at home. Letters addressed to William share stories of home life as well as current events of the time. Letters are...
Dates:
1906-1909
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Charlotte H. Evans Adams and Henry A. Orme letters
File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 630
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter dated 1938 in which Adams states that she heard Martin Harris testify to the authenticity of the Book of Mormon in a speech given at the General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1870. Also included is a letter by Henry A. Orme in which he outlines the life of Charlotte Adams, his grandmother.
Dates:
1938-1967
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
John Adams letter
File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 733
Scope and Contents
Photocopy of a handwritten and signed letter. Adams states that a Mr. Young "from Mendon" has been hired to do some work for him. It is unclear if the John Adams in the letter is the same John Adams (1786-1856) who wrote a legal history of New York State. The "Mr. Young" may have been Brigham Young (1801-1877), second president of the Mormon Church. The date of the item is also uncertain.
Dates:
approximately 1830
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
John Quincy Adams letter
Item — Folder: 1
Identifier: Vault MSS 680
Scope and Contents
Handwritten, unsigned letter of thanks to Thomas Newton, Jr., Chairman of the Committee of Commerce of the House of Representatives, regarding retaliation against the French for tonnage duties.
Dates:
1822
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Oscar Fay Adams letter
File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 1032
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter dated October 29, 1907 and addressed to "Mr. Clement." The item was written in Boston, Massachusetts. Adams writes that he will be sending Clement a book of verse.
Dates:
1907 October 29
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Thomas Adams papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 679
Scope and Contents
Holographs and printed material. Contains a journal of Adams' mission to Great Britain, 1895-1897, including newspaper clippings about Mormonism in Ireland, and records of his correspondence and missionary work. Also included are a letter changing his mission call to Great Britain, 1895, genealogical data, and family histories of his father's family, William Adams.
Dates:
1895-1897
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
William Ajax letter to William Lewis
Item — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 8692
Scope and Contents
Materials include a photocopied letter from William Ajax (Centre, Utah) to William Lewis (Aberdare, Wales), dated March 18, 1893. Ajax writes about Wales, Utah, and the building of the Salt Lake City temple. He says that the fine quality masonry has been built by Welshmen. He also talks about his education, current interests, describes his emmigration from Wales to Utah, and discusses his opinions about Mormonism and religion. Dated March 18, 1893.
Dates:
1893 March 18
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Louisa May Alcott papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 503
Scope and Contents
Handwritten and signed correspondence of Louisa May Alcott and her sister, May Alcott Nieriker and various other family members and writers. The letters are of both a private and professional nature, and discuss social engagements, familial affairs, writing schedules, and upcoming publications. Also included are two portraits, a sound recording with transcript of a radio adaptation of "Little Women," the poem recording with transcript of a radio adaption of "Little Women," the poem "Lines to a...
Dates:
1862-1888
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
James C. Alden letters
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 3902
Abstract
Three letters from John C. Alden to his wife, written during the Civil War, 1863.
Dates:
1863
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
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