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Whitney family genealogies
Handwritten genealogies of the Whitney, Wheeler, and Kelley families. These were Mormon families. Most of the information covers the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries. Also included is a four-page handwritten copy of an autobiography written by Alonzo Wells Whitney in 1844 when he was living in Nauvoo, Illinois, and a copy of the patriarchial blessing given to his wife, Henrietta Keys Whitney, by the Mormon Church Patriarch, Hyrum Smith.
To the descendants of George Burton Whitney
Typewritten and mimeographed genealogy of the Whitney family. The date of the composition of this item is uncertain. Some of the entries include biographical sketches. George Burton Whitney was born in the state of New York, lived for many years in Nevada, and died in St. George, Utah.
Orson F. Whitney and Zina B. Smoot Whitney correspondence
Materials include photocopies of correspondence between Orson F. Whitney and Zina B. Smoot Whitney in addition to photocopies of correspondence from Abraham O. Smoot, Margaret T. Smoot Dusenberry, and some of their other friends, relatives, and associates. Most of the letters are concerning personal family matters and religion. Dated approximately 1868-1898.
Orson F. Whitney letter
Handwritten letter dated 29 Jan. 1885 addressed to "Dear Maggie." Whitney announces the birth of a daughter to his wife, Zina Beal Smoot Whitney, within an hour of when he wrote the letter. He tells of the birth and who was in attendance at the time.
Who's who in the Bott family in England and America
Photocopy of a history of the Bott family and its members. The items include histories, biographies, and letters from members of the family. A branch of the Bott family joined the Mormon Church.
Mary Wihongi autobiography
A handwritten autobiography. Born of a Scottish father and Maori mother, Wihongi relates interesting cultural experiences from her childhood. She comments on her education, marriage, and family. She tells of her conversion to the Mormon faith and of her church activities.
William Wilbur letters received
Handwritten letters received by Wilber. The items were written by family members. The relatives write about family matters and express regret that Wilber's child had recently died. The materials also refer to pending military action to drive the Mormons from Nauvoo, Illinois.
F. Wayne and Rhea Lou Wilcox letters and journals
The F. Wayne and Rhea Lou Wilcox letters include correspondence between Wayne and Rhea, and other various friends and family members, primarily between 1940 and 1945.
History of Thomas Preston Wilding
Collection contains a photocopy of the personal history of Thomas Preston Wilding. The personal history documents his family life, as well as his professional and church service.
Wilford D. Lee correspondence, circa 1934-1980
Correspondence of Lee, including correspondence concerning "Ghost-town," Garfield Co. School District, President Wilkinson, and other various personal correspondence, dated 1934-1980.