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Subject Source: Lcnaf

Found in 204 Collections and/or Records:

William F. Hanson photographs

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197232592367]
Identifier: MSS 5983
Scope and Contents

This collection contains 65 photographs and 102 negatives (and prints from those negatives) from William F. Hanson. Most of the photographs and negatives are duplicates of material found in the William F. Hanson Papers (MSS 229) and the William F. Hanson Collection (MSS 3340). The images are mainly of Indian opera productions composed by Hanson and of the Ute Indians of Colorado and Utah, as well as several photographs of William F. Hanson himself.

Dates: approximately 1913-1962
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Jesse M. Harmon family

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS P 664
Scope and Contents

Jesse M. Harmon family, circa 1870s-1920s collection contains 23 photographs related to Jesse's family and newspaper clippings of his obituaries.

Dates: approximately 1870-1929
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Albert Haws Utah Penitentiary autograph book

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197227636989]
Identifier: MSS 3983
Scope and Contents

The Albert Haws Utah Penitentiary autograph book, 1889, is one bound book that includes notes from fellow prisoners, church leaders, and friends giving regards or advice for Haws while he was in prison.

Dates: 1889
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Helen Foster Snow artifacts, approximately 1850, approximately 1925-1991

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2219 Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains artifacts from Helen Foster Snow's family and career, including an ancestral coverlet, items from Chinese cooperatives, clothing worn or obtained while in China, certificates, paintings of Helen, and medals. Also contains a list of artifacts and accompanying descriptions provided by Helen Foster Snow. Dated approximately 1850, and approximately 1925 to 1991.

Dates: approximately 1850; approximately 1925-1991
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Helen Foster Snow papers

Helen Foster Snow books, 1938-2000

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2219 Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains items in Chinese written by Helen Foster Snow (as herself and under her pseudonym, Nym Wales) such as the Chinese editions of Song of Ariran, Inside Red China, and Return to China- and by Wu Jiliang. Also items in English, by various authors (one by Nym Wales: "China Builds For Democracy"), on Chinese history, tourism, government, and other subjects related to the country. Includes biographies of Americans with connections to China. Dated from 1938-2000.

Dates: 1938-2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Helen Foster Snow papers / Helen Foster Snow miscellaneous materials

Helen Foster Snow documents written in Chinese, 1927-1997

 Sub-Series — Box 35: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197227637748]
Identifier: MSS 2219 Series 2 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents Contains essays by Helen Foster Snow, a Chinese translation of one of her novels, articles and reports on Helen Foster Snow, papers on Edgar Snow, letters to Helen, articles about Helen's friends and Indusco, copies of articles Helen collected, essays by Edgar, a film on Helen, and letters about Helen and her book. Materials range from 1927 to 1997.This sub-series contains manuscripts in Chinese that deal with a number of various subjects. Only the titles have been translated to...
Dates: 1927-1997
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Helen Foster Snow papers / Helen Foster Snow papers on China

Helen Foster Snow essays, 1919-1993

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2219 Series 3 Sub-Series 17
Scope and Contents

Essays written by Helen Foster Snow, ranging from 1919 to 1993. Includes untitled works and pages from unidentified works at the end.

Dates: Other: 1919-1993
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Helen Foster Snow papers / Helen Foster Snow published and unpublished manuscripts

Helen Foster Snow files on China Builds for Democracy, approximately 1941

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2219 Series 3 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents note

Contains book covers, carbon copy drafts with an alternate title, Indian copy with introduction by Jawaharlal Nehru, complete and partial manuscript drafts in sections, bound copy of the 1941 edition, reviews, notes and research, and letters and essays about the book.

Dates: Other: approximately 1941
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Helen Foster Snow papers / Helen Foster Snow published and unpublished manuscripts

Helen Foster Snow files on Fables and Parables, approximately 1952

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2219 Series 3 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents note

A collection of Helen's short stories published in 1952. Contains annotated and plain carbon copy drafts of the book, reveiws, loose fables, and a partial draft.

Dates: Other: approximately 1952
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Helen Foster Snow papers / Helen Foster Snow published and unpublished manuscripts

Helen Foster Snow files on Living China, approximately 1931-1940

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2219 Series 3 Sub-Series 9
Scope and Contents note

"Living China" is a collection of short stories related to left-wing Chinese ideology that was translated by Edgar and Helen Foster Snow during their years in China from 1931-1940. Contains an annotated draft, partial drafts, partial photocopy of the published book, article on "The Modern Chinese Literary Movement," excerpts, and reviews.

Dates: Other: approximately 1931-1940
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Helen Foster Snow papers / Helen Foster Snow published and unpublished manuscripts

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