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Original letters from Eliza to Yorick

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230232636]
Identifier: MSS SC 4
Scope and Contents

Handwritten copy of twelve letters supposedly written by Elizabeth Draper to Yorick (Laurence Sterne) prior to her departure from England for India in 1767. The manuscript is nearly identical to the 1775 publication noted above; however, a few significant differences exist. Phillips placed the following note at the end of the manuscript: "A Fourth full Copy from the Original MSS's done at Berhampore on the Island of Cossimbazar in Bengall [sic] this 12 day of August 1783."

Dates: 1783

Orson F. Whitney correspondence, 1873-1931

 Series — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 31197231038594], Folder: 1-6
Identifier: MSS 15 Series 1
Scope and Contents Materials include originals and transcriptions of correspondence between Orson F. Whitney and other Church members, Church leaders, family members, and friends. The correspondence gives information about Whitney's mission to Europe, both as a missionary and mission president. It also contains information about Church members' experiences during the anti-polygamy campaign in the United States. There is also personal information about Whitney's family, reports of his trip to Nauvoo, answers to...
Dates: 1873-1931

Orson F. Whitney correspondence with family, 1873-1883

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 15 Series 1 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Materials include originals and transcriptions of correspondence between Orson F. Whitney and various members of his family, mostly his parents, Horace K. Whitney and Helen Mar Kimball Whitney. They contain inquiries about his family's health, information about travels, writings, daily life, missions, Church service, health, and work. Dated 1873-1883.

Dates: 1873-1883

Orson F. Whitney family papers, approximately 1847-1993

 Series — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197231038420], Folder: 1-18
Identifier: MSS 15 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Materials include documents relating to the family and descendants of Orson F. Whitney. Materials include pedigree charts from the Whitney and Smoot families, Zina B. Smoot papers, items collected by Horace K. and Helen Mar Kimball, family writings, correspondence, blessings, Church documents, poems, and photographs. Dated approximately 1847-1900.

Dates: approximately 1847-1993

Orson F. Whitney letters from family members, 1882 March-April

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197231038420], Folder: 4
Identifier: MSS 15 Series 1 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Materials include letters to Orson F. Whitney from his mother, Helen Mar Kimball Whitney, his sister Genevieve (Gen), and his sister-in-law Emma (Emily Ann Smoot). The letters are dated between March 17, 1882 and April 16, 1882, and give Orson updates on daily life and other events that the women experienced during Orson's absence. Dated March 17-April 16, 1882.

Dates: 1882 March-April

Orson F. Whitney letters to Helen Mar, Horace K., and Charles Spaulding Whitney, 1877-1883

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197231038420], Folder: 3
Identifier: MSS 15 Series 1 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents Materials include letters from Orson F. Whitney to his parents, Helen Mar Kimball Whitney and Horace K. Whitney, and to his brother, Charles Spaulding Whitney. The letters from 1877 to 1878 contain information about experiences he had in the Eastern States mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The letters from 1883 contain information and experiences Whitney had as a missionary in Europe for The Church of Latter-day Saints. There are also parts of various letters...
Dates: 1877-1883

Joyce L. C. Otterstrom paper on Louisa Smith Park family history

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197239115410]
Identifier: MSS 9481
Scope and Contents

A research paper written by Joyce L. C. Otterstrom about the family of Louisa Park, nee Smith. Includes sources, pictures, and maps of relevant locations where members of the family lived in Kent, England in the 19th century. Materials dated 2021.

Dates: 2021

Our legacy of faith / by Darrel and Joy Hadley

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197221961300]
Identifier: MSS 8092
Scope and Contents

Contains a book of compiled stories relating spiritual experiences of the Hadley family. Photographs of the Hadley family are also included. Book is dated approximately 2003.

Dates: approximately 2003

"Our Life Story" by Theo G. and Mirla Morgan

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197232581154]
Identifier: MSS 7644
Scope and Contents

Contains the life histories of Theo and Mirla Morgan. It relates both of their childhoods and circumstances being raised on ranches in Idaho. Their high school years are covered as well as their marriage, family life, and experience on their own family ranch. Pictures of their family are also included within the book. Materials are dated 2007.

Dates: 2007

Our pioneer family : Joseph and Mary Allen Ashley / written by Effie Kellogg French

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230349893]
Identifier: MSS 4126
Scope and Contents

Collection contains one book of family history stories from Joseph and Mary Allen Ashley's ancestors. The stories are about Revolutionary War participants, the relationships between settlers and Indians, and 19th Century medicine. Information was compiled approximately 1958.

Dates: approximately 1958