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Ellen Elvira Nash Parkinson papers

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230337195]
Identifier: MSS 468
Scope and Contents Photocopies of a typewritten autobiography, two typewritten letters, and two biographies. In her autobiography, Parkinson writes about her life in Utah and Idaho, the polygamous marriage of her husband, and her attitude towards the Mormon Church. Also included is a brief biographical statement of Parkinson's daughter telling of Ellen's last years. The two letters are from Isaac B. Nash to "Vie" stating that he was given a three-month sentence for polygamy. The biography is of Mary Cramer...
Dates: 1885-1940
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Ellen Elvira Nash Parkinson papers

J. Allen Parkinson biographies

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 827
Scope and Contents

Typewritten biographies of residents of Grantsville, Utah and other areas of Tooele County, Utah. The materials were created by students in James Allen Parkinson's civics class, primarily during the 1950s. Also contains documents and photographs about or written by residents of Grantsville, likely collected by Parkinson. All materials are photocopies. Dated 1933 to 1962.

Dates: 1933-1962
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / J. Allen Parkinson biographies

Ernest DeAlton Partridge and Nell Clark Partridge family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 4153
Scope and Contents Family papers of the Ernest DeAlton Partridge and Nell Clark Partridge family, including a transcript of the journal of Bishop Edward Partridge. Materials include photographs, scrapbooks, journals, notebooks, newspapers, correspondence, a manuscript of Ernest DeAlton Partridge's autobiography, certificates, articles, plaques, and other items. Photographs were mostly taken in Utah or in New Jersey. Many of the photos from New Jersey were taken at Montclair State Teachers College, where...
Dates: approximately 1818-1995; Majority of material found within 1895-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Ernest DeAlton Partridge and Nell Clark Partridge family papers

Paterson family genealogies

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230314038]
Identifier: MSS SC 1687
Scope and Contents

Typescript of genealogies of the Paterson, Warner, and related families. Samuel Paterson was the Scottish ancestor of converts to the Mormon Church.

Dates: approximately 1950
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Paterson family genealogies

John Patten, Sr. and John Patten, Jr. papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 128
Scope and Contents

Materials include papers of John Patten, Sr. and his son John Patten, Jr., early converts to the Mormon Church from Indiana. Papers of John Patten, Sr. include a land deed, ordination certificate, receipt, and genealogical records. Papers of John Patten, Jr. include a patriarchal blessing by Isaac Morley, receipts, and an ordination certifcate. Dated 1827-1900.

Dates: 1827-1900
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / John Patten, Sr. and John Patten, Jr. papers

Edward M. Patterson diaries

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1285
Scope and Contents

Handwritten diaries. Some entries are autobiographical. The materials relate to Patterson's life and activities as well as those of his family. Also included are microfiche copies of the items.

Dates: 1871-1909
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Edward M. Patterson diaries

Sarah Patterson journal

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197227605455]
Identifier: MSS 4078
Scope and Contents

Journal includes an autobiographical account of Patterson's life, as well as daily entries on her activities between 1898 and 1903. Entries are made regularly between 1899 and 1901, with occasional entries after that time. Generally relates to daily activities and her work with the Relief Society. Also includes accounts of various deaths in the community.

Dates: 1898-1903
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Sarah Patterson journal

Earl Stanley Paul diaries

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1797
Scope and Contents Handwritten diaries kept in 10 volumes from 1912 to 1979. There are many gaps. Paul writes about his mission to Samoa from 1912 to 1916, his service in the United States Army from 1918 to 1919 in France, his marriage, Mormon church activities, and his second mission to Samoa. He also includes autobiographical materials with the diary entries. Also included area typewritten autobiography, a family history, a volume of miscellaneous correspondence and certificates, and drafts of his writings....
Dates: 1912-1979
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Earl Stanley Paul diaries

Paul R. Nielsen daily planners, circa 1995-2009

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7741 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains lists of Paul R. Nielsen's daily appointments, including dinner reservations, doctor's appointments, and bills payments. Also lists other notes from day (usually written in Spanish), and long-term goals, like losing weight, developing hobbies (music and gardening), and cultivating a relationship with his family. Also lists daily expenses and running times for his daily exercise. Dated circa 1995-2009.

Dates: circa 1995-2009
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7741, Paul R. Nielsen papers

Susan Paxman collection of Exponent II records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6192
Abstract

Exponent II records, such as articles, manuscripts, mailing lists, correspondence, readership surveys, etc., circa 1977-1990.

Dates: circa 1977-1990
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Susan Paxman collection of Exponent II records

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