Reminiscences
Found in 54 Collections and/or Records:
H. P. Hansen letter
Contains correspondence to Brigham Young University manuscript librarian Ralph Hansen about recollections of teachers, classes, housing, and life as a Brigham Young Academy student.
Daniel Harrington papers
Includes a published pamphlet which appraises the work of Karl Maeser; a letter to Franklin Harris concerning the Maeser celebration in Provo in 1915; and his personal reminiscences of Provo and the Brigham Young Academy from 1879-1881.
Jennie Roberts Neilson reminiscences, date of production not identified
Benjamin F. Johnson papers
The collection contains handwritten letters, a reminiscence, and a draft for an obituary. The reminiscence is by Sarah Melissa Johnson and relates to her life growing up in Nauvoo, Illinois. She mentions how her father was called to protect the Prophet Joseph Smith whom they considered to be in danger.
Johnson, J. Edward, approximately 1915-1930
Contains reminiscences entitled "Some BYU Recollections in the Lighter Vein."
Eliza Clayton Margetts reminiscence
Photocopy of a handwritten reminiscence. Margetts writes about her life in Carthage and Nauvoo, Illinois. She describes the events surrounding the murder of the first president of the Mormon Church, Joseph Smith. She also mentions events in Nauvoo, Illinois, when the Mormons were ejected from that town. She also witnessed the "miracle of the quales." The date of the composition of the item is uncertain.
Maw, Margaret P., approximately 1965-1966
Contains excerpts from an oral history with Maw, and a copy of her memoirs.
Memory thoughts of Jesse LeFevre (1914-1917)
Photocopy of a typed history of Tabiona, Utah (1914-1917) which includes an account of Jesse LeFevre's generosity in the winter of 1916.
Mrs. Russell Moffitt reminiscences
Typewritten reminiscence. The author's name is unknown and the date of composition of the item is uncertain. Mrs. Moffitt writes about work and crafts in Manti, Utah during the nineteenth century. Topics include: farming, milling, lighting, hay, dyeing, basket weaving, and hat making.
Ruth T. Moss article
Contains an original letter and a typed manuscript describing Moss's experiences teaching the gospel as a Mormon missionary in Kelsey, Texas in 1929. Describes the area and the members there. Dated 1980.