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Arizona -- Description and travel

 Subject
Subject Source: Lcnaf

Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:

Andrew Amundsen journal

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230305267]
Identifier: MSS SC 786
Scope and Contents Photocopy of typescript. Author describes the trip from the Lehi, Utah, area in company with his fellow missionaries to Moencopi, Arizona, where the group farmed, lived among the Indians, learned their language, and taught them about the Mormon Church. Amundsen also records his impressions of the Indians as a people and gives a day-by-day account of the Mormons' relations with them, as well as providing descriptions of various sites the group explored for potential settlement by Mormon...
Dates: 1873

John A. Blythe journal

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230305325]
Identifier: MSS SC 780
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of typescript. Describes his trip from Salt Lake City to the site of Joseph City and daily life in the United Order in that town. The diary also discusses the author's departure on a supply trip to Salt Lake City and concludes with his arrival in St. George, Utah en route.

A one-page autobiographical sketch entitled "History of John A. Blythe, From his birth to Feb. 3rd, 1876" is also included.

Dates: 1876-1877

Dorothy L. Lisonbee correspondence, 1928-2012

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8473 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains letters and cards between Lisonbee and her friends and family. Dated 1928-2012.

Dates: 1928-2012

Dorothy L. Lisonbee journals, 1937-2014

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8473 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains Lisonbee's journals and diaries. Dated 1937-2014.

Dates: 1937-2014

Dorothy L. Lisonbee papers on community service, 1938-2013

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8473 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains photographs, notes, journals, and other organization materials from Lisonbee's extensive volunteerism in many organizations such as AARP, Arizona Retired Teachers' Association, Kiwanas, and the Friendship Village Founders' Organization. Dated 1938-2013.

Dates: 1938-2013

Dorothy L. Lisonbee personal history, 1924-2014

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8473 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains Lisonbee's autobiography, her research and scrapbooks preparatory to writing the autobiography, a DVD copy of the main story, and photographs. Dated 1924-2014.

Dates: 1924-2014

Dorothy L. Lisonbee photographs, 1891-2014

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8473 Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains photo CDs and negatives of extended family history, descendants, organizations Lisonbee participated in and helped lead, friends, and travel experiences. Dated 1891-2014.

Dates: 1891-2014

Dorothy L. Lisonbee teaching materials, 1942-1983

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8473 Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains Lisonbee's teaching contracts, teaching notes, inspiration and ideas for lessons, photographs, slides, and Lisonbee's school board experiences. Dated 1942-1983.

Dates: 1942-1983

Dorothy L. Lisonbee travel papers, 1977-2004

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8473 Series 9
Scope and Contents

Contains research and planning materials for the Lisonbee's extensive travel plans. Includes web site printouts, pamphlets, notes, and after-travelling ephemera, such as ticket stubs, photographs, and journal entries. Dated 1977-2004.

Dates: 1977-2004

Andrew Smith Gibbons diary

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230305473]
Identifier: MSS SC 789
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a typescript. Gap from 1858 to 1877. Author describes his travels through Arizona and Utah as well as his labors among the Indians.

Dates: 1858-1878