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Rasmus Neilsen diary

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230349216]
Identifier: MSS 521
Scope and Contents Typewritten copy of a translation into English of Neilsen's diary. The original is in Danish. The item was translated by Neilsen's son, Christian Emil Neilsen. Rasmus writes about his migration to the United States and about the death of his wife. Rasmus died on 25 March 1854. Also included is an autobiography of Christian Emil Neilsen. Christian writes about encounters with Indians, his migration to Utah, where he worked, and his experiences in the Mormon Church. The spelling of the...
Dates: 1853-1854
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Rasmus Neilsen diary

Julia Ellen Davis Dillman diary

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8977
Scope and Contents

Diary of Julia Ellen Davis Dillman, beginning with a brief autobiographical sketch and followed by infrequent entries about her life in St. Charles, Idaho (near Bear Lake) and later Ashley Valley (near Vernal, Utah). Also mentions her marriage to Peter Dillman in 1882, some poetry, and a closing entry about her funeral and farewell entries from the associations she belonged to. Dated 1878 to 1906.

Dates: 1878-1906
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Julia Ellen Davis Dillman diary

Interviews with John Eaglefeather Dixon and Daniel Rhodes Dixon

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197239135558]
Identifier: MSS 9635
Scope and Contents Transcripts of interviews with John Eaglefeather Dixon and Daniel Rhodes Dixon, conducted by Diana Turnbow and April Chabries. Also includes seven DVDs containing the interview recordings. These interviews are separated into four transcript sections. Section 1 and 2 are interviews of John Dixon on July 22 and July 23 in Walnut Creek, California, with typed transcripts on pages of 1-51 and pages 1-21. Section 3 includes additional material with John Dixon that are not included on the DVD,...
Dates: 2003 July 22-24
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Interviews with John Eaglefeather Dixon and Daniel Rhodes Dixon

Larry W. Doman collection on Rulon Wallace Doman

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7804
Scope and Contents

Contains newspaper clippings, letters, journals, and scouting papers of Rulon W. Doman. Most of the materials document his mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Mexico or his service with the Boy Scouts of America. Dated 1922-1990.

Dates: 1922-1990
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Larry W. Doman collection on Rulon Wallace Doman

John T. Dorcheus correspondence and genealogy

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197230363555]
Identifier: MSS 1718
Scope and Contents Correspondence, newspaper clippings, poetry, genealogies, temple record books, and miscellaneous items. The materials deal with Dorcheus, his family, and his genealogy. Most of the correspondence was between Dorcheus and his son, John Alexander Dorcheus, and other family members in 1918 when John was serving in the United States Army. John was killed in action on 7 Oct. 1918. One letter is from John Alexander's wife expressing grief at the loss of her husband. Also included is a "Branch...
Dates: 1881-1976
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / John T. Dorcheus correspondence and genealogy

John T. Dorcheus memoirs

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 1879
Scope and Contents

Handwritten autobiography, 75 pages of John Nicolai Thueson Dorcheus, who lived in Gunnison, Utah, and later in Ashton, Idaho, and participated in the Black Hawk War against the Ute Indians in Utah. Also included are typed copies of patriarchal blessings of Dorcheus family members. Dated 1911.

Dates: 1911
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / John T. Dorcheus memoirs

Dorothy L. Lisonbee correspondence, 1928-2012

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8473 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains letters and cards between Lisonbee and her friends and family. Dated 1928-2012.

Dates: 1928-2012
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8473, Dorothy L. Lisonbee papers

Dorothy L. Lisonbee papers on community service, 1938-2013

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8473 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains photographs, notes, journals, and other organization materials from Lisonbee's extensive volunteerism in many organizations such as AARP, Arizona Retired Teachers' Association, Kiwanas, and the Friendship Village Founders' Organization. Dated 1938-2013.

Dates: 1938-2013
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8473, Dorothy L. Lisonbee papers

Dorothy L. Lisonbee personal history, 1924-2014

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8473 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains Lisonbee's autobiography, her research and scrapbooks preparatory to writing the autobiography, a DVD copy of the main story, and photographs. Dated 1924-2014.

Dates: 1924-2014
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8473, Dorothy L. Lisonbee papers

Dorothy L. Lisonbee photographs, 1891-2014

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8473 Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains photo CDs and negatives of extended family history, descendants, organizations Lisonbee participated in and helped lead, friends, and travel experiences. Dated 1891-2014.

Dates: 1891-2014
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8473, Dorothy L. Lisonbee papers

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