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Found in 65 Collections and/or Records:

Portraits and photographs of the Marcus family and others, approximately 1848-1982

 Sub-Series — Box 12: Series 5 [Barcode: 31197232501194]
Identifier: MSS 3775 Series 5 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains the portraits done either at a studio or by a professional photographer of the Marcus and Levin families. Also group photographs taken of Louis Marcus' political and business activities. Included in these are photographs with Amelia Earhart, Harold B. Lee, several Hollywood actors and actresses, and other prominent people of the day. Dated approximately 1848-1982.

Dates: approximately 1848-1982
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 3775, Marcus family papers / Photographs and paintings

Pratt family letters, 1844 September 28-1892 December 26

 File — Box 4: Series 5 [Barcode: 31197233277604], Folder: 13
Identifier: MSS 1511 Series 5 File 13
Scope and Contents

Contains 9 items of Pratt family correspondence; includes letters from Parley P. Pratt, Benjamin Snively, E. Smith, and Alma Pratt (originals and photocopies). Materials dated September 28, 1844 to December 26, 1892.

Dates: 1844 September 28-1892 December 26
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1511, Russell family papers / Samuel Russell, Jr. correspondence

Pratt family letters, 1895 February 23-1913 December 21

 File — Box 4: Series 5 [Barcode: 31197233277604], Folder: 14
Identifier: MSS 1511 Series 5 File 14
Scope and Contents

Contains 11 items of Pratt family correspondence; includes letters from Alma Pratt, James Duffin, and Milando Pratt, and others to R.C. James, Anthon Lund, and Calvin Little. One letter, concerning Parley P. Pratt's grave, may be from Samuel Russell [Jr]. Photocopies. Materials dated February 23, 1895 to December 21, 1913.

Dates: 1895 February 23-1913 December 21
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1511, Russell family papers / Samuel Russell, Jr. correspondence

Pratt family letters, 1872 February 21, 1902 August 18

 File — Box 4: Series 5 [Barcode: 31197233277604], Folder: 15
Identifier: MSS 1511 Series 5 File 15
Scope and Contents

Contains two Pratt family letters; one is to M[athoni] W. Pratt, and the other is addressed to Pet (possibly Henrietta) from Bird (her sister). Materials dated February 21, 1872 and August 18, 1902.

Dates: 1872 February 21; 1902 August 18
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1511, Russell family papers / Samuel Russell, Jr. correspondence

Mary Ann Richards diary and almanac

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197232564101], Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 9085
Content Description

Contains one small red Lady's Almanac in which Richards recorded brief entries about her daily life in Malden, Illinois in 1856. Includes entries about her daughter Carrie's health issues and eventual death. Almanac contains advertisements, poems, astronomical and Zodiac signs, information about female medical schools, stories, and information on women's domestic issues. Dated 1856.

Dates: 1856
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Mary Ann Richards diary and almanac

Russell family letters, 1888 February 15

 File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197233277588], Folder: 20
Identifier: MSS 1511 Series 3 File 17
Scope and Contents

Contains a letter from Hannah to Sister [?], dated February 15, 1888, and a letter of Jane W. Thompson to Ann Jane.

Dates: 1888 February 15
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1511, Russell family papers / Samuel Russell, Sr. family personal letters

Samuel Russell, Jr. letters, 1886 December 25-1898 December 24

 File — Box 3: Series 3; Series 4 [Barcode: 31197233277596], Folder: 11
Identifier: MSS 1511 Series 4 File 1
Scope and Contents

Contains 11 letters from Samuel Russell [Jr.] to his family, dated December 25, 1886 to December 24, 1898.

Dates: 1886 December 25-1898 December 24
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1511, Russell family papers / Samuel Russell, Jr. family personal letters

Samuel Russell, Jr. letters, 1899 February 8-1904 June 26

 File — Box 3: Series 3; Series 4 [Barcode: 31197233277596], Folder: 12
Identifier: MSS 1511 Series 4 File 2
Scope and Contents

Contains 9 letters from Samuel Russell [Jr.] to his family, dated February 8, 1899 to June 26, 1904.

Dates: 1899 February 8-1904 June 26
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1511, Russell family papers / Samuel Russell, Jr. family personal letters

Samuel Russell, Jr. letters, 1911 February 15-1928 November 16

 File — Box 3: Series 3; Series 4 [Barcode: 31197233277596], Folder: 13
Identifier: MSS 1511 Series 4 File 3
Scope and Contents

Contains 6 letters from Samuel Russell [Jr.] to his family, dated February 15, 1911 to November 16, 1928.

Dates: 1911 February 15-1928 November 16
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1511, Russell family papers / Samuel Russell, Jr. family personal letters

Samuel Russell, Jr. letters, 1900 August 1-1912 May 14

 File — Box 4: Series 5 [Barcode: 31197233277604], Folder: 12
Identifier: MSS 1511 Series 5 File 12
Scope and Contents

Contains 5 letters written between Samuel Russell [Jr.] and the Pratt and Snively families. Materials dated August 1, 1900 to May 14, 1912.

Dates: 1900 August 1-1912 May 14
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1511, Russell family papers / Samuel Russell, Jr. correspondence

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