Poetry
Found in 461 Collections and/or Records:
Lowell Tensmeyer calligraphy of Alma 36 chiasm, approximately 1983
Contains one copy of a calligraphy of the chiasm found in Alma 36 of the Book of Mormon. Material dated approximately 1983.
Lucy A. Rice Clark letters and poem, 1921-1923
Contains two letters written by Lucy A. Rice Clark written between 1921 and 1923. Also included is a poem written by Lucy, around 1922-1923, to comfort her family after the death of Orlando Clark Barrus, her grandson. Materials created between 1921 and 1923.
Lucy Pratt and Samuel Russell [Jr.?] poetry, date of production not identified
Contains various original poems by Samuel Russell (Jr., probably) and Lucy Pratt (his mother's sister wife). 5 items, undated (had to have been written between 1848, when Lucy was born, and 1954, when Samuel died).
John Lyon collection
The collection contains mostly photocopies of (1) John Lyon documents; (2) John Lyon miscellaneous and related items; (3) printed items; (4) correspondence; (5) various maps of Scotland, the United Kingdom, and the journey west to Salt Lake City; and (6) pictures of Scotland, Great Britain, and parts of the United States, particularly those on the journey to Salt Lake City.
John Lyon papers
Manuscripts of John Lyon and research materials assembled by his great grandson, T. Edgar Lyon, Jr., for a biography of John Lyon. The items include personal history documents (1853-1903); stories and poems (1824-1887); journals (1849-1884); photographic material (1850-1906); correspondence (1849-1878); and a scrapbook of obituaries and published articles by and about John Lyon.
Additional materials added in 2023.
M. Sügens embroidered image of Berlin Airlift Monument, after 1951
Reinhard Maeser papers
Correspondence, notes, speeches, certificates, poems, and miscellaneous items. The materials relate to Reinhard's missions for the Mormon Church, his teaching activities, and his relationship to his family. Correspondents include Karl G. Maeser and Reinhard's wife, Sarah Caroline Shepherd.
Ruth Makinson poems
This collection consists of thirteen poems in two folders. The poems express attitudes and thoughts on moral and spiritual values.
Charles Haines Manley autobiography and account books
Handwritten autobiography, one volume of poetry, three volumes of account books, and two items relating to Manley family genealogy. Manley lived several places in New York State. He delivered newspapers during the American Civil War, saw the funeral train carrying the body of Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865), and discussed the murder of "Wild Bill" Hickock. When Manley's father died the elderly man warned him "against the evils that have been his downfall--wine, women, and gambling."