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Found in 214 Collections and/or Records:

Daniel and Marian Park Vincent family materials, approximately 1818-1990

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9109 Series 3
Scope and Contents Contains a 'History of Marian Park Vincent and Daniel Vincent' (including a bio of Harvey John and Louisa Park Harper, a father's blessing on Louisa Park, patriarchal blessing on John Park, obituary of Louisa Smith Park, and clipping about the accidental death of young Albert Andrew Park), a photograph of their house with its corresponding deed, and a news clipping about Marian's mother, Mary Brockbank Park. Also contains scrapbook compiled by Mary Ann B. Vincent which contains various...
Dates: approximately 1818-1990
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 9109, Virlie Vincent Westwood family history papers

Daniel Browett, 1997

 File — Box 38: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233644605], Folder: 27
Identifier: MSS 8000 Series 2 Sub-Series 1 File 38
Scope and Contents

Contains research notes on Daniel Browett, family group record for Daniel and Elizabeth Harris, biographical sketches of Robert Harris Jr. and Sr. (Elizabeth's brother and father) containing details about Daniel and Elizabeth, biography of Elizabeth Harris Browett, and photocopy of a name index highlighting Elizabeth and sister Harriet. Materials dated 1997.

Dates: 1997
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8000, Mormon Battalion Association records / Mormon Battalion Association records / Mormon Battalion Association biographies of original members

Daniel Brown, 1987-2008

 File — Box 38: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233644605], Folder: 29
Identifier: MSS 8000 Series 2 Sub-Series 1 File 40
Scope and Contents

Contains biographical notes and sketches on Daniel Brown, research and correspondence about him, document photocopies, articles, and photographs; also includes biographical sketches on his wife, Harriet St. John Brown, correspondence, research notes and photocopies of historical documents, family group records for Harriet's second husband and her sister, and source notes. Materials dated 1987 to 2008.

Dates: 1987-2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8000, Mormon Battalion Association records / Mormon Battalion Association records / Mormon Battalion Association biographies of original members

Daniel Park and Mary Ann Birkin Vincent family materials, approximately 1865-1990

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9109 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains materials related to Daniel Park Vincent and Mary Ann Birkin and their children (with folders on Glen, Virlie, and Mary). Includes family records (mainly handwritten), religious documents, photographs, newspaper clippings, letters (including family Christmas newsletters), financial statements, funeral documents (including a film reel), and other family memorabilia.

Dates: approximately 1865-1990
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 9109, Virlie Vincent Westwood family history papers

DeMille family bible

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197235229314]
Identifier: MSS 9172
Scope and Contents Contains the DeMille family bible, which was passed down from Robert DeMille (Cecil's uncle) to the eldest son starting in 1852. It was briefly in the possession of Cecil B. DeMille during the production of the film The Ten Commandments. Recorded in the bible are marriage, birth, and death records for members of the DeMille family descending from William Edward Demille (1824-1873) and Margaret Blount Hoyt (1835-1911). Also includes letter from Cecil's office discussing the repair of the...
Dates: Other: approximately 1852-2001
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / DeMille family bible

Dorothy Hedquist Rowe papers, 1914-1995

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1844 Series 2
Scope and Contents Contains clippings, newspapers, records, books, scrapbooks, slides, and photographs that pertain to the life and family history of Dorothy Hedquist. Outlines the childhood and adult life of Dorothy and her family in Utah, including important family events such as weddings and funerals. Scrapbooks and albums also contain materials related to her college education and professional work as a librarian. Includes some records and scrapbooks relating to her husband, Owen Berry Rowe. Dated...
Dates: 1914-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1844, Alexander and Vivia Hedquist papers

Ebenezer Brown, 1936-2008

 File — Box 39: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233644613], Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 8000 Series 2 Sub-Series 1 File 41
Scope and Contents Contains biographical sketches of Ebenezer Brown, research correspondence, photocopies from pioneer histories, family group record for Ebenezer and wife Phebe Draper (including printouts from Ancestral File), list of Ebenezer's descendants, and glossy reproduced photograph of Ebenezer Brown; also includes life sketches of Ebenezer's wife, Phebe Draper Palmer Brown, photocopies (including from "The Mormon Drapers"), correspondence, family group records for Phoebe and her first husband George...
Dates: 1936-2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8000, Mormon Battalion Association records / Mormon Battalion Association records / Mormon Battalion Association biographies of original members

Edward Bunker, 1968-1997

 File — Box 40: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233644621], Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 8000 Series 2 Sub-Series 1 File 51
Scope and Contents

Contains xerox copies of "Edward Bunker: Heritage of a Name" and other life sketches and excerpts (including originals and photocopies), a glossy reproduced photograph of Edward, family group records for Edward and wife Emily Abbott, photocopy from a name index highlighting the Bunkers, and life sketches of Emily Abbott Bunker. Materials dated 1968 to 1997.

Dates: 1968-1997
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8000, Mormon Battalion Association records / Mormon Battalion Association records / Mormon Battalion Association biographies of original members

Edward Miller Grimm family and church histories, approximately 1945-2008

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6025 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Includes family history stories for Grimm's children, Edward Miller Grimm II and Linda Grimm, as well as the Grimm family ancestors: the Lee, Grimm, Clegg, Nelson, Tate, and Shields families. Also included is a "History of the Philippines Mission 1931-1970," "The Amazing Tale of Pete Grimm," a group photograph of Church members in the Philippines, and several films made by Maxine Grimm about the Philippines and other family history subjects. Materials are dated approximately 1945 to 2008.

Dates: approximately 1945-2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6025, Edward Miller Grimm papers

Edward Stevenson family records, 1934-1952

 File — Box 3: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197232480910], Folder: 9
Identifier: MSS 2337 Series 2
Dates: Other: 1934-1952
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2337, Emily M. Carlisle papers / Emily M. Carlisle genealogy and family history

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