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Genealogy

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 94 Collections and/or Records:

Helen Foster Snow chronologically-arranged correspondence, 1940-1997

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2219 Series 4 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Includes at least one 'undated' (sometimes also an 'incomplete') folder for each decade, as well as general undated and incomplete folders. Folders contain various correspondence between Helen Foster Snow and others between 1940 and 1997.

Dates: 1940-1997
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Helen Foster Snow papers / Helen Foster Snow correspondence

Helen Foster Snow collection addendum, 1925-2000

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2219 Series 9
Scope and Contents

Contains materials added later to the Helen Foster Snow collection, including documents, books, and pamphlets. Materials span much of her life, and represent many of her experiences both in the United States and in China. Dated from 1925 to 2000.

Dates: 1925-2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Helen Foster Snow papers

Helen Foster Snow correspondence, 1940s-1990s

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2219 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains letters and other correspondence between Helen Foster Snow and others throughout her life, from the 1940's to the 1990's. Correspondence concerns both her career and her personal life. Materials span her time in the United States as well as her time abroad.

Dates: 1940s-1990s
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Helen Foster Snow papers

Helen Foster Snow legal and personal papers, 1941-1983

 Sub-Series — Box 171: Series 8 [Barcode: 31197227638225]
Identifier: MSS 2219 Series 8 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains marriage certificate and documents, correspondence between Helen and Edgar, separation agreement and divorce papers, Helen's writings about the marriage, alimony papers, last will and testament, warranty and mortgage deeds, notes and correspondence on finances, information on Helen's literary trust fund and properties.

Dates: 1941-1983
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Helen Foster Snow papers / Helen Foster Snow miscellaneous materials

Helen Foster Snow miscellaneous materials, 1726-2000

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2219 Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains miscellaneous documents, manuscripts, and papers relating to Edgar and Helen Foster Snow, mostly concerning their lives outside of their careers. Materials date from 1726-2000.

Dates: 1726-2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Helen Foster Snow papers

Helen Foster Snow miscellaneous papers, 1880-1997

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2219 Series 8 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains scrapbooks, awards, and memorial service materials. Also included are papers relating to Snow's story and movie contracts (notebooks, journals, maps, contracts, art, Chinese currency, correspondence, report cards, silks and woodcuts, Indusco materials, passports, war ration books, and postcards). Additionally, Snow's official 1934 transcript from the University of Utah prior to her departure to China. Materials date from 1880-1997.

Dates: 1880-1997
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Helen Foster Snow papers / Helen Foster Snow miscellaneous materials

Helen Foster Snow pamphlets, 1928-1994

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2219 Series 9 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains pamphlets authored by Mao Zedong, as well as items published by China's Foreign Languages Press. Additional topically-arranged pamphlets are also included.

Dates: 1928-1994
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Helen Foster Snow papers / Helen Foster Snow collection addendum

Helen Foster Snow papers, 1925-2000

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2219 Series 9 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains unpublished works, drafts, and other writings by Helen Foster Snow. Also includes correspondence, genealogy papers, biographical information about Helen and Edgar, newspaper clippings, miscellaneous papers, and assorted Asia-related pamphlets, including many related to cooperatives. Materials date from 1925 to 2000.

Dates: 1925-2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Helen Foster Snow papers / Helen Foster Snow collection addendum

Helen Foster Snow papers on women's issues, approximately 1726-2000

 Sub-Series — Box 172: Series 8 [Barcode: 31197227638563]
Identifier: MSS 2219 Series 8 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains undated and untitled essays, material on Chinese and general women's issues, topical correspondence, and material relating to the Seneca Falls Convention.

Dates: approximately 1726-2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Helen Foster Snow papers / Helen Foster Snow miscellaneous materials

Helen Foster Snow periodicals, 1933-1996

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2219 Series 8 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains magazines, journals, and other periodicals. Topics include tourism, history, foreign affairs and other subjects, all related to China. Dated 1933 to 1966.

Dates: 1933-1996
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Helen Foster Snow papers / Helen Foster Snow miscellaneous materials

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