Autobiographies
Found in 2082 Collections and/or Records:
Biography of Eliza Faulkner Welsh
Photocopy of a microfilm copy of a typewritten autobiography. Eliza Faulkner Welsh was born in Halifax County, Nova Scotia, in 1843. She joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1855 and left for Utah the same year. She tells about the hardships of the migration to Utah and the many deaths from Cholera in her family. She died in American Fork, Utah, in 1927.
Wendall Allen Johnson papers, approximately 2000-2010
Wendell Van Twelves papers, approximately 2007-2012
Materials include a book detailing Wendell Van Twelves' memories from his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II. The narrative of the book is the transcript of an interview with Twelves. The book also contains copies of photographs and other important documents relating to his service. There is also a Saints at War Participant Information Sheet with background and consent information. Dated approximately 2007-2012.
Wesley C. Bell memoir and photograps, 2002, approximately 1945
Materials contain a brief memoir detailing Wesley C. Bell's military experience during World War II serving in the U.S. Navy. Also contains a photograph of Bell in his naval uniform. Dated approximately 1945, 2002.
Wesley Harold Workman autobiography, approximately 1970
Materials contain an autobiography of Wesley Harold Workman's life entitled "One Man's World", including life before and after the service, and his service in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army until 1970. Dated approximately 1970.
Weston Hodges papers, 1946, 2000
File contains papers relating to Weston Hodges service in the U.S. Army during World War II. Includes a letter written by Hodges' wife Wanda to Robert Freeman describing contents of file, a photocopied articleabout Hodges, and a photocopied excerpt from his journal describing an wartime experience. Dated 1946 and 2000.
Edson Whipple diary
Photocopies of typescripts of diaries and biographies of Whipple. The first part of his diary tells the story of his early life including living in Nauvoo, Illinois. Includes six items, with content dating from between 1842 and 1851.
Clara Burge White autobiography
Typescript of an autobiography of Clara Burge White. White tells of her ancestry; her life in Pearl River County Mississippi; and her conversion and subsequent baptism into the Mormon Church in 1953.
Eli Wiggill autobiography
Eli Wiggill autobiography typescript
Typewritten copy of an autobiography. Wiggill was born in England and migrated to South Africa where he joined the Mormon Church. He came to Utah in 1861 and worked as a wagon maker there. His account gives a lot of detail on his activities as a Mormon in South Africa, his journey to Utah, and his subsequent life in that state.