Autobiographies
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
Autobiographies of Alma W. King and Lucille Olson King
File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230328970]
Identifier: MSS SC 2991
Scope and Contents
Autobiography of Alma King contains memories of his childhood near Garland, Utah; church service, including a Latter-day Saint Mission to the Hawaiian Islands, 1923-1926; attendance at BYU, 1926-1930 and 1933-1936, and the University of Chicago, 1939-1940; teaching LDS seminary at Bear River High School, 1930-1956; marriage; travels; and employment in the Dean of Students office at BYU, 1956-1972. Autobiography of Lucille King contains memories of her childhood in Provo, Utah; attendance at...
Dates:
1999
Biography of Jean Elizabeth Fossum May
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2083
Scope and Contents
Compiled by James A. May about his mother, Jean Fossum May, drawing heavily on her letters, journals, and notes. Gives detailed information about her life in Baker, Oregon, 1906-1959; service as a missionary in the California Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1927-1928; marriage to Andrew May, 1930; family life (as a widow after 1933); service as head resident of Stover Hall (men's housing) on the campus of Brigham Young University, 1959-1969; and efforts to...
Dates:
1990-1998
Paul R. Cheesman papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2049
Scope and Contents
Contains manuscripts (personal and professional papers), publisher's gallery prints, color transparencies (including 35 mm slides), negatives, color separations, photographs, personal literary materials, research and reference files, audio and visual materials, and historical books, covering over 30 years of research in the ancient Americas, other ancient civilizations, and history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A vast majority of the materials in this collection involve...
Dates:
approximately 1945-1991
A happy life remembered
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 2904
Scope and Contents
First volume is an autobiography describing his early life in Provo, Utah, including attendance at Brigham Young University, 1932-1934; mission for the Mormon Church in Scotland and England in the British Mission, 1934-1936; medical studies at the University of Colorado and University of Utah; experiences as a medical officer in World War II; and medical practice in Poplar, Montana, and Salt Lake City, Utah. First volume also includes autobiographical sketch of his father, Elvon L. Jackson;...
Dates:
approximately 1992-1995
L.D.S. Church academies music departments, 1905-1921
File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197232490315]
Identifier: MSS 650
Scope and Contents
Handwritten reminiscences. The date of its composition is uncertain. Driggs writes about his teaching activities in the music departments of several academies owned and operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Utah, Idaho, Colorado, and Arizona. He also relates his experiences as a student at Brigham Young University.
Dates:
approximately 1950
Theron H. Luke papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2393
Abstract
Contains a collection of Luke's manuscripts, newspaper articles, and university course lectures. Includes photographs of and correspondence with family and business associates. Also includes newspaper clippings and correspondence relating to historical events throughout Luke's life. Contains photocopies of Luke's newspaper column, "As It Looks To Luke," printed in The Daily Herald and Deseret News (1980-1986 inclusive). Also includes original newspaper clippings of his article "Off the Beat"...
Dates:
approximately 1887-1990
My life story
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 2992
Scope and Contents
Recalls his early life in Salt Lake City, Utah, and Twin Falls, Idaho; farming; attendance at Albion State Normal School, 1935-1937, Utah State University, 1946-1949, and Northern Colorado University, 1949-1951; teaching elementary school in Declo, Idaho, 1937-1942; service in U.S. Air Force during World War II; marriage; employment as academic dean and professor of education psychology at Peru State Teacher's College (Nebraska) 1951-1954; employment in counseling center and Department of...
Dates:
1983-1999
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
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My life story
Zola Peterson autobiography
File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231045342]
Identifier: MSS 1206
Scope and Contents
Typewritten autobiography. Peterson writes about her life in Monticello, Blanding, and Provo, Utah. She tells about her childhood, her experiences at Brigham Young University, and her mission for the Mormon Church in the Southern United States.
Dates:
approximately 1970