Literature
Found in 652 Collections and/or Records:
Orson F. Whitney magazine and newspaper clippings, date of production not identified
Materials include clippings from newspapers, poetry magazines, and reviews of poetry probably collected by Whitney. Date of production not identified.
Orson F. Whitney manuscript for Elias : An Epic of the Ages, 1914
Materials include transcriptions of an epic poem, titled "Elias: An Epic of the Ages," written by Orson F. Whitney. It is his attempt to present doctrinal, prophetic, and historical themes of Mormonism through poetry. It begins at the bilbilcal creation of the world and ends with the last days. It was originally published in 1904 without Whitney's knowledge, but revised and published by Whitney himself in 1914. Dated 1914.
Orson F. Whitney poetry, date of production not identified
The six folders contain originals and transcriptions of Orson F. Whitney's original poetry. Whitney was a romantic poet so much of his poetry is about religion, love, history, and nature. Most of the poetry titles are alphabetized. Date of production not identified.
Orson F. Whitney writings of others, approximately 1842-1918
Materials include magazines, articles, sermons, and poetry by other authors collected by Orson F. Whitney. There is material written by famous authors as well as less famous members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It seems that someone at one point had gathered these clippings and keepsakes into a scrapbook of some sort. Date of production not identified.
Out of the cage of mirrors
Typewritten poem with handwritten corrections in red ink. The item was written by an unknown Mormon author and deals with Mormon doctrine. The date of compositon is uncertain.
Parley P. Pratt and Belinda Marden Pratt book of poetry and accounts
Ruth Louise Partridge papers
Contains the papers of Partridge, including correspondence and letters, typescripts, Minutia newspaper columns, news clippings and articles, genealogical and historical information, written stories, nursing information, and other personal information concerning her professional, volunteer and private activities. Also includes information on George Shepherd Taylor and George M. Taylor. Materials date from between 1862 and 1955.
Patricia Wiles books, 2002-2005
Contains drafts of three different novels by Wiles that are the first three novels in the Kevin Kirk Chronicles; My Mom's a Mortician, Funeral Home Evenings, and Early-Morning Cemetery. The Buzzard Bait Motel drafts of folders 1-4 become the book draft that is in folder 5; My Mom's a Mortician. Materials dated 2002-2005.
Patricia Wiles ephemera, approximately 1998-2008
Contains notes in preparation for and in the process of writing novels, correspondence concerning drafts and publishing of novels and articles, magazines featuring novels, and personal correspondence. Dated approximately 1998-2008.
Thomas Pauly papers
Photocopies of research materials on Zane Grey used by Thomas Pauly to write the 2005 book Zane Grey: His Life, His Adventures, His women. Includes materials on Zane Grey's world record fish, "My Living Past," written by Zane Grey, correspondence, a Zane Grey diary photocopy, Dolly Grey diary photocopy, and the "key to Zane Grey's Sex Language Code" photocopy. The Zane Grey items where created by approximately 1900-1925.