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West (U.S.) -- History

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 105 Collections and/or Records:

James B. Allen manuscript for Hearts Turned to the Fathers, 1995

 Series — Oversize 70: Series 23 [Barcode: 31197227622351]
Identifier: MSS 2183 Series 23
Scope and Contents note

Series contains the manuscript of "Hearts Turned to the Fathers: A History of the Genealogical Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints" written by James B. Allen and Jessie L. Embry in 1995.

Dates: 1995

James B. Allen manuscript for second edition of Story of The Latter-day Saints, 1992

 Series — Carton 54: Series 17 [Barcode: 31197227622922]
Identifier: MSS 2183 Series 17
Scope and Contents note

Series contains the "Story of the Latter-day Saints," 2nd Edition written by James B. Allen. The first edition was written in 1976. Dated 1992.

Dates: 1992

James B. Allen manuscripts for Story of The Latter-day Saints, 1976

 Series — Carton 15-16: Series 3
Identifier: MSS 2183 Series 3
Scope and Contents note

Series contains the original manuscripts of the "Story of the Latter-day Saints" written by James B. Allen and Glen M. Leonard in 1976.

Dates: 1976

James B. Allen notes for Men with a Mission, 1992

 Series — Carton 65-66: Series 20
Identifier: MSS 2183 Series 20
Scope and Contents note

Series contains notes on Joseph Fielding, Orson Hyde, Heber C. Kimball, Orson Pratt, Parley P. Pratt, Willard Richards, George A. Smith, John Taylor, Brigham Young, Wilford Woodruff, and William Clayton. Notes include background information, and copies of Mormon journals. Notes are collected by James B. Allen, 1992.

Dates: 1992

James B. Allen notes for The Twelve in England -- 1840, approximately 1975

 Series — Carton 67: Series 21 [Barcode: 31197227622328]
Identifier: MSS 2183 Series 21
Scope and Contents note

Series contains rough drafts of chapters written by James B. Allen for his research regarding the twelve apostles and their mission to England, circa 1975.

Dates: approximately 1975

James B. Allen notes on the history of the Genealogical Society, approximately 1994

 Series — Carton 19-20: Series 5
Identifier: MSS 2183 Series 5
Scope and Contents note

Series contains research notes of the history of the Genealogical Society by James B. Allen used in preparation on "Hearts Turned to the Fathers" by Allen, Jessie L. Embry, and Kahlile B. Mehr, circa 1994.

Dates: approximately 1994

James B. Allen notes on western states, approximately 1964-1992

 Series — Carton 59-60: Series 18
Identifier: MSS 2183 Series 18
Scope and Contents note

Series contains the notes of James B. Allen on how the western states became part of America, circa 1964-1992

Dates: approximately 1964-1992

James B. Allen papers on company towns in the American West, approximately 1965

 Series — Carton 62-64: Series 19
Identifier: MSS 2183 Series 19
Scope and Contents note

Series contains notes by James B. Allen on company towns in the American West. These documents contain state-by-state research data, photos, maps, memorabilia, taped interviews, and other notes. Also included is "Men with a Mission" typed manuscript. Dated circa 1964.

Dates: approximately 1965

James B. Allen papers on Utah and the West, 1965

 Series — Carton 48: Series 15 [Barcode: 31197227622898]
Identifier: MSS 2183 Series 15
Scope and Contents note

Series contains notes by James B. Allen on the conference on Utah and the West, 1965.

Dates: 1965

James B. Allen research notes, approximately 1964-1992

 Series — Carton 45-47, 51, 53: Series 14
Identifier: MSS 2183 Series 14
Scope and Contents note

Series contains research notes on various historical projects in which Allen was engaged. Includes information on the Church Historical Department Association, the Work Conference of Records Committee, the Indian Student Placement Program, elementary education in Pioneer Utah, Allen's master's thesis, World War II housing, the seminary and institute programs, J. Reuben Clark, Jr., Reed Smoot, technology, and Joseph Smith's first vision. Dated from circa 1964 to 1992.

Dates: approximately 1964-1992