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Found in 2714 Collections and/or Records:

Louise Ward Watkins letter and newspaper clippings

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230342880]
Identifier: MSS 755
Scope and Contents

Typewritten and signed letter dated 29 Dec. 1935 and addressed to Lily B. Parsons. Watkins thanks Parsons for her letter and recalls with "great satisfaction the wealth of our literary associations." Also included are newspaper clippings related to Watkins' life and work.

Dates: 1935
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Clinton H. Watrous family photographs

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS P 604
Scope and Contents

40 portraits of people from around the end of the 19th century. The photographs are mainly taken in Iowa, but they are also taken in Illinois and Missouri.

Dates: ca 1820-1929
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Weaver, Eaton, Chamberlain warranty deeds, 1854-1856

 Series — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197231567402], Folder: 9, item: 71-72
Identifier: MSS 339
Scope and Contents

Series includes two warranty deeds; one is dated July 24, 1854, and the other October 25, 1856. They involve the Weaver, Collins, Chamberlain, and Weaver families, in no particular order.

Dates: 1854-1856
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Beard, Collins, Fisher and Weaver families of Illinois and Ohio papers

Ted Weaver interview

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230331339]
Identifier: MSS SC 3176
Scope and Contents Transcript of an interview conducted by Martin Peterson on 26 Jan. 1985 for the Ray Hillam military history project. Weaver was from Idaho when he was drafted into the United States Army in 1941 and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He later served with the Army Air Corps as a cadet. People respected his Mormon ethics when he refused to drink alcohol with them. He was deployed in England in 1944. He said 25% of the planes were being shot down on each...
Dates: 1985 January 26
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Sallie Webb autograph book

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197232484797]
Identifier: MSS 337
Scope and Contents

Autograph book signed by friends and associates of Sallie Webb. The book also includes salutations, notes, and poems. Many of those who signed the book were from towns in western and central Indiana such as Greencastle.

Dates: 1857-1874
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Howard A. Webber historical timelines

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197232490364]
Identifier: MSS 655
Scope and Contents

Typewritten and handwritten historical timelines. The information of these historical outlines was drawn from numerous published histories. The material is presented in the form of charts of prominent persons and leaders in politics, religion, and culture by centuries from the 25th century B.C. to the 18th century.

Dates: approximately 1965
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Daniel Webster letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231563732]
Identifier: MSS 604
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a handwritten and signed letter dated 1 Feb. 1845 and addressed to Daniel Webster of Boston, Massachusetts. The item was also signed by Willard Richards, William W. Phelps, John Taylor, and other prominent leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Young asks for legal advice concerning the repeal of the Nauvoo City charter by the Illinois state legislature.

Dates: 1845 February 1
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

George Thomas Webster diaries and account books

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1668
Scope and Contents Handwritten diaries, account books, photographs, and miscellaneous items. The diaries cover the years 1896 to 1901, 1903, and 1943 to 1948. Webster gives details about his mission experiences, family matters, and work. The account books relate to personal finances. Also included are brief histories of George Thomas Webster; his father, George Matthew Webster; and his wife, Ada Amelia Dansie Webster. The photographs are taken from a disbounded book of remembrance and include pictures of...
Dates: 1896-1948
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

John O. Webster letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230308774]
Identifier: MSS SC 1090
Abstract

Utah and the American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history (19th century Western and Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.VII, 2007).

Dates: 1865 April 16
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Edgar A. Wedgewood biographical materials

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230348135]
Identifier: MSS 1354
Scope and Contents

Newspaper clippings about the life and career of Edgar A. Wedgewood who was a soldier and lawyer in Utah.

Dates: 1898-1920
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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