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Found in 2714 Collections and/or Records:

John Allen Sutton papers

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230237486]
Identifier: MSS SC 717
Scope and Contents

Two holograph journals, one in 1856 describing his journey from England to Salt Lake City, the other from 1882-1883 containing genealogy and an account of his Latter-day Saint Church mission to England. Also includes a letter (with photocopy) containing short personal history and genealogy, a personal history (with typescript copy), and a letter concerning the provenance of the collection.

Dates: 1856-1898
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Sweet family letters and genealogical information

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230307560]
Identifier: MSS SC 968
Scope and Contents

Letters include genealogical information to and from various members of the George W. Sweet family after they had grown and left home. The Sweete, Swaite, or Sweet family genealogical information dates from 1656 to 1879 but does not appear complete.

Dates: 1855-1879
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

John C. Swensen photographs

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8424
Scope and Contents Materials include 553 photographs taken by John C. Swensen. The majority of the photographs were taken in Utah, but there are also photographs taken in the states surrounding Utah, especially Idaho and California, and some photographs in locations on the Eastern coast of the United States. There are many photographs of people, especially family and friends. There are also photographs of important events, including the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition and the 1915...
Dates: approximately 1900-1950
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

John O. Swenson journal

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197232509643]
Identifier: MSS 6091
Abstract

Collection contains photocopies of the journal kept by John O. Swenson while serving as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Northwestern States Mission from 1885 to 1887.

Dates: 1885-1887
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

George and Lucy Sword diaries

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 4174
Scope and Contents Three volumes of journals, all photocopied. The covers say 5-947: Department of the Interior. U.S. Indian Service. The books are related to the Pine Ridge Agency in South Dakota, and the Oglala Boarding School. There are lists of English names with corresponding Native American names. There are drawings. There are lists of words, mostly in another language, possibly Oglala or Lakota. Occasionally, the words Captain George Sword or Lucy Sword appear. Financial notes have also been written in...
Dates: 1889-1896
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

William D. Swords collection of Ellison and Pritchard family materials

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6250
Abstract

Letters, postcards, cards, scrapbooks, photographs, booklets, pamphlets, notebooks, newspaper clippings, and other miscellaneous items that belonged to the Ellison and Pritchard families, dated circa 1883-1955.

Dates: approximately 1883-1955
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Liega Tafula autobiography

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230308741]
Identifier: MSS SC 1087
Scope and Contents

Holograph letter in Samoan dated 2 March 1978 which outlines Tafula's life.

Dates: 1978 March 2
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Abner Tanner missionary journal

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230351139]
Identifier: MSS 4219
Abstract

One missionary journal belonging to Abner Tanner, documenting his service in the southern United States, 1906-1907.

Dates: 1906-1907
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Elizabeth Beswick Tanner autobiography and program

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231045193]
Identifier: MSS 1191
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a typescript of a three-page autobiography. Tanner writes about her marriage, her conversion to the Mormon Church, and her subsequent life in Ohio, Missouri, and Iowa. The date of the composition of this item is uncertain. Also included is a typed copy of a program of the 1885 reunion of the Tanner family in Payson, Utah.

Dates: approximately 1850-1885
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Sidney Tanner letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231045953]
Identifier: MSS 1269
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a handwritten and signed letter dated April 13, 1847. Also included is a typescript of the item. Tanner writes to his "Father and Mother, Brothers & Sisters" to tell them about the moves he has been forced to make because of the persucutions of the Mormons and informs them about the deaths of family members.

Dates: 1847 April 13
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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