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Utah -- History -- 19th century -- Photographs

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Subject Source: Unspecified ingested source

Found in 133 Collections and/or Records:

E. Kent Kane research on Thomas L. Kane, Jr., approximately 1931

 Sub-Series — Box 52: Series 9 [Barcode: 31197232551181]
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 9 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 9
Scope and Contents

Contains a letter and biographical sketch gathered by Kane on the life of Thomas L. Kane, Jr. (1863-1929). Materials date from approximately 1931.

Dates: Majority of material found in approximately 1931
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / E. Kent Kane papers / E. Kent Kane research on the Kane family

E. Kent Kane research on William Wood, 1895-1918

 Sub-Series — Box 52: Series 9 [Barcode: 31197232551181]
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 9 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 13
Scope and Contents

Contains excerpts from autobiographical accounts and other material gathered by Kane on the life of William Wood (1808-1894). Materials date from between 1895 and 1918.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1895-1918
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / E. Kent Kane papers / E. Kent Kane research on the Kane family

Elisha Kent Kane, Jr. papers, 1906-1942

 Sub-Series — Box 40: Series 7 [Barcode: 31197232551066]
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 7 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, cards, and other materials produced by Kane. Most of the letters relate to Kane's military service during the First World War. Items date from between 1906 and 1942.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1906-1942
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / Kane family personal papers

Elisha Kent Kane papers, 1869-1929

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 7 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains letters, notes, pamphlets, clippings, and other materials by Kane. Materials document his activities, including his work at the hospital and his family relationships. Materials date from between 1869 and 1929.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1869-1929
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / Kane family personal papers

Elizabeth D. Kane correspondence, 1912

 Sub-Series — Box 40: Series 7 [Barcode: 31197232551066]
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 7 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains a letter from Kane relating to a family outing. Item dates from 1912.

Dates: Majority of material found in 1912
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / Kane family personal papers

Elizabeth Wood Kane autobiography, 1869

 Sub-Series — Box 31: Series 6 [Barcode: 31197232550969], Folder: 1
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 6 Sub-Series 4 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Materials include a typescript copy of Elizabeth Wood Kane's autobiography, "The Story of the Mother of the Regiment". It focuses on on Elizabeth's life during the Utah War and the Civil War. She also writes about the founding of Kane, Pennsylvania and about her husband, Thomas L. Kane, going to Utah in 1857 and fighting in the Civil War. There are some marginal notes and underlining by Elizabeth's son, Elisha Kent Kane. Dated 1869.

Dates: Majority of material found in 1869
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane writings

Elizabeth Wood Kane biography of John Kane, 1921

 Sub-Series — Box 34: Series 6 [Barcode: 31197232551009], Folder: 3
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 6 Sub-Series 4 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains a published biography by Kane of the life of John Kane, dating from 1921. Includes genealogical information on the Kane family.

Dates: Majority of material found in 1921
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane writings

Elizabeth Wood Kane correspondence, 1857-1894

 Sub-Series — Box 34: Series 6 [Barcode: 31197232551009], Folder: 9-14
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 6 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence by Kane written between 1857 and 1894. Most of the letters are to members of the Kane family, and include information on family activities and travels. Also includes correspondence related to Kane's research on Silas Freeman.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1857-1894
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane papers

Elizabeth Wood Kane correspondence and other material, 1830-1909

 Sub-Series — Box 25: Series 6 [Barcode: 31197232550886]
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 6 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains letters, programs, and other material by Kane. The correspondence is primarily with family members, and deals with concerns. Also includes materials related to her work with the Women's Christian Temperance Union. Materials date from between 1830 and 1909.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1830-1909
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane papers

Elizabeth Wood Kane journals, 1853-1909

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 6 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains original and typescript copies of journals by Elizabeth Wood Kane, as well as letters, clippings, and ephemera found in the volumes. The journals describe family activities, her travels, and her work in the temperance movement. Materials date from between 1853 and 1909.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1853-1909
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane papers

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