Latter Day Saints -- Utah -- Utah County -- History
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:
David John diaries, vol. 1
Digital Record
Identifier: MSS21_v1
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
David John diaries, vol. 2
Digital Record
Identifier: MSS21_v2
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
David John diaries, vol. 3
Digital Record
Identifier: MSS21_v3
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
David John diaries, vol. 4
Digital Record
Identifier: MSS21_v4
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
David John diaries, vol. 5
Digital Record
Identifier: MSS21_v5
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
George Halliday papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 139
Scope and Contents
Materials include a handwritten diary that was kept from 1845 to 1854, part of which was written in Pitman shorthand. The diary also includes a brief autobiographical sketch on Halliday from his birth up to 1845. Also includes a family record book for George Halliday's family, which includes a short handwritten autobiography. A volume with a typed version of the short autobiography and handwritten transcriptions of the Pitman shorthand sections of the diary are also included. Dated...
Dates:
approximately 1845-1951
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Jesse M. Harmon family papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1665
Scope and Contents
Collection consists of materials by and about the Jesse M. Harmon family. Of particular focus are Jesse M. Harmon, who was a prominent member of the community in Provo, Utah, and his father Appleton Milo Harmon, who was an original pioneer to Utah in 1847, and was known for constructing the odometer invented by William Clayton. Includes biographical and genealogical sketches of several family members, newspaper clippings, journal transcripts, family newsletters, and other documents used in...
Dates:
approximately 1868-1989
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
David John diaries
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 21
Scope and Contents
Materials include five volumes of handwritten diaries kept by John from 1856 until his death in 1908. Contents include an autobiographical sketch, descriptions of migration to Utah, missions served in Wales and Great Britain, arrest, trial, and imprisonment for polygamy, and experiences while serving in various religious or political capacities. Includes information pertaining to ordinations, blessings, and speeches given, letters sent or received, and dreams or visions received. Volumes 1-4...
Dates:
1856-1951; Majority of material found within 1856-1908
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Aaron Johnson correspondence
File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230314012]
Identifier: MSS SC 1598
Scope and Contents
Photocopies of handwritten correspondence and memos between Aaron Johnson and other officers in the Utah Militia, relating to the procurement of supplies, enlistment of men, the settlement of Provo, relations with the Indians (especially Peteetneet and Tabby), muster rolls, and other military concerns.
Dates:
1852-1866
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Provo Tabernacle account books
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197227342679]
Identifier: MSS 246
Scope and Contents
Handwritten ledgers and account books related to the construction and function of the Provo Tabernacle between 1882 and 1894. The items list financial donations and other contributions given by the various wards of the Utah Stake to support the tabernacle and stake functions.
Dates:
1882-1894
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections