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Oral histories

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5967 Collections and/or Records:

Oral history interview with Sommy Narraidoo, 1988 July 14

 File — Box 8: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197230221126], Folder: 6
Identifier: MSS 1937 Series 1 Sub-Series 3
Dates: 1988 July 14
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1937, E. Dale LeBaron oral history project on Africa / E. Dale LeBaron oral history transcripts / E. Dale LeBaron oral histories with Mauritian Church members

Oral history interview with Somsack Vannalath, 1995 March 19

 Item — Volume MSS OH 1798: Series 31
Identifier: MSS 7752 Series 31 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Vannalath talks about life in Laos, converting to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and experiences in the United States. Dated March 19, 1995.

Dates: 1995 March 19
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7752, Charles Redd Center for Western Studies oral history project records / LDS Asian American Oral History Project transcripts and case files / LDS Asian American Oral History Project transcripts

Oral history interview with Sonia Mei-Li Tang, 1994 February 8

 Item — Volume MSS OH 1840: Series 31
Identifier: MSS 7752 Series 31 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Tang talks about her conversion to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and her life in Taiwan and the United States. Dated February 8, 1994.

Dates: 1994 February 8
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7752, Charles Redd Center for Western Studies oral history project records / LDS Asian American Oral History Project transcripts and case files / LDS Asian American Oral History Project transcripts

Oral history interview with Sonia Reynolds, 1992 April 2

 Item — Volume MSS OH 1563: Series 22
Identifier: MSS 7752 Series 22 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Reynolds tells about her early life in Peru. She talks about her father's attitude toward religion, going to Catholic schools, and celebrating Jewish holidays. She tells about memories of her family activities and her dating experiences. Dated April 2, 1992.

Dates: 1992 April 2
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7752, Charles Redd Center for Western Studies oral history project records / LDS Hispanic American Oral History Project transcripts and case files / LDS Hispanic American Oral History Project transcripts

Oral history interview with Sonya Isilma Collins, 1985 September 13

 Item — Volume MSS OH 767: Series 17
Identifier: MSS 7752 Series 17 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Collins discusses her childhood in Leeds, England, including her relationships with her immediate and extended family, her schooling and work experiences, and her religious training. She tells of her conversion and baptism into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its effect on her life and that of her family; her philosophy of life; and the attitudes of other Latter-day Saints, including non-black Latter-day Saints, toward herself and her family. Dated September 13, 1985.

Dates: 1985 September 13
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7752, Charles Redd Center for Western Studies oral history project records / African American Oral History Project transcripts, case files, and other material / African American Oral History Project transcripts

Oral history interview with Sounthara Luangrath, 1995 March 19

 Item — Volume MSS OH 1780: Series 31
Identifier: MSS 7752 Series 31 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Luangrath talks about her life in Laos and her escape to the United States. She also tells about her conversion to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and her experiences with that faith. Dated March 19, 1995.

Dates: 1995 March 19
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7752, Charles Redd Center for Western Studies oral history project records / LDS Asian American Oral History Project transcripts and case files / LDS Asian American Oral History Project transcripts

Oral history interview with Spencer J. Palmer, 1994 March 22

 Item — Volume MSS OH 1653: Series 26
Identifier: MSS 7752 Series 26 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Palmer talks about growing up in Arizona, his decision to go on a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, his serving without purse or scrip in California, and the death of a missionary. Dated March 22, 1994.

Dates: 1994 March 22
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7752, Charles Redd Center for Western Studies oral history project records / LDS Missionary Oral History Project transcripts and case files / LDS Missionary Oral History Project transcripts

Oral history interview with Staff Zulu, 1988 July 10

 File — Box 17: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197230220847], Folder: 22
Identifier: MSS 1937 Series 1 Sub-Series 6
Dates: 1988 July 10
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1937, E. Dale LeBaron oral history project on Africa / E. Dale LeBaron oral history transcripts / E. Dale LeBaron oral histories with South African Church members

Oral history interview with Stan Adams, 2001 October 16

 Item — Volume MSS OH 2116: Series 38
Identifier: MSS 7752 Series 38 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Stan Adams recounts memories of baseball in Utah Valley. He talks about the Industrial League, recruiting players, and playing during World War II. He also talks about All-Star or benefit games, and his grandsons carrying on the tradition as well as other topics. Dated October 16, 2001.

Dates: 2001 October 16
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7752, Charles Redd Center for Western Studies oral history project records / Utah County Baseball Oral History Project transcripts and case files / Utah County Baseball Oral History Project transcripts

Oral history interview with Stan Richardson, 2000 June 2

 Item — Volume MSS OH 2129: Series 36
Identifier: MSS 7752 Series 36 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Stan Richardson recounts memories of baseball in Smithfield and Cache Valley. He talks about the effects of the Depression and World War II on the game. He also talks about memorable games, umpires and managers as well as other topics. Dated June 2, 2000.

Dates: 2000 June 2
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7752, Charles Redd Center for Western Studies oral history project records / Cache Valley Baseball Oral History Project transcripts and case files / Cache Valley Baseball Oral History Project transcripts

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