Politics, Government, and Law
Found in 1641 Collections and/or Records:
Robert Crichton Wyllie letters
Photocopies of typewritten copies of letters. The items relate to the condition of Hawaii and the defense of the islands from the threat of the United States. These materials were written as "Appendix II" and probably relate to the draft of a book.
Tony Yapias newspapers
Collection contain various newspapers from the Utah area regarding Latino-American rights.
Jesse William Yates Civilian Conservation Corp scrapbook and photographs
Contains a scrapbook and loose photographs detailing the experiences of Jesse Yates with the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), dated 1937 to 1938. Photographs include images of his time in the CCC and family and friends who are not named or labeled. Scrapbook contains a brief description of the CCC, a certificate of service for Jesse, humorous cartoons, one letter, and photographs of the camp where he stayed while working for the CCC.
Yellowstone Park memories
Reminiscenes of living in the Park as a child and his father's work as superintendent of road construction in the Park for Morrison-Knudsen Company.
Alfred D. Young letter
Photocopy of a letter by Alfred D. Young addressed to President James K. Polk from 1845. In the letter Young describes the difficulties of the Mormon people.
Brigham Young letter
Handwritten copy of and handwritten and signed letter, dated 29 April 1854, and addressed to Elias Nelson Conwary, governor of Arkansas. Young mentions the inability of the Utah marshals to apprehend four fugitives from Arkansas. The item is also signed by Joseph Leland Heywood, United States Marshal, and William Adams Hickman, United States Deputy Marshal.
Brigham Young letter
Photocopy of a handwritten and signed letter addressed to the United States Senator from Illinois, Stephen A. Douglas. The item was signed by Young, Heber C. Kimball, and Willard Richards. Young writes to Douglas to secure his support for the admission of the Deseret as an official state in the nation.
Brigham Young letter
Handwritten and signed letter, dated 13 Feb. 1850, and addressed to Daniel H. Wells, commander in chief of the Utah Militia. Young gives advice to Wells about a military campaign.
Brigham Young letter
Brigham Young letter
Photocopy of a handwritten letter of acknowledgement by Brigham Young to the former governor of Minnesota, Alexander Ramsay.