Politics, Government, and Law
Found in 1673 Collections and/or Records:
Sketch of the life of Charles Coulsen Rich Wright
Typewritten life sketch which discusses farm life in Southern Idaho in the 1890's, World War I experiences, Wright's education, position held in Washington, D.C., superintendent of the Ute Indian Reservation at Fort Duchesne, Utah and his ranch in Montana.
O. C. Skinner bill of exception
Holograph. A bill of exception to a court decision involving property once belonging to Emma Smith in the case of Isaac S. Sanders and Evert L. Gates vs. William Smith.
W. Cleon Skousen papers
Maryetta P. W. Slaughter biographies of Charles Hopkins
Two typewritten biographical sketches about Charles Hopkins and his wife, Mary E.S. Hopkins, written by Slaughter and her daughter, Ida Williams Robison, and a printed Mormon Battalion muster roll with handwritten entries which includes information concerning Hopkins.
Slave narratives
James Sloan promissory note
Holograph. A promissory note to John H. Holton for $71 plus interest, signed by James Sloan.
Allen Slusher letter
Photocopy and typescript of an order dated Sept. 15, 1838 and addressed to an unnamed sergeant. This item directs the assembling of a company of Missouri Militia at Independence on Sept. 21 and 29, 1838 for the purpose of expelling the Mormons or resisting Indian "invasions."
George H. Smeath papers
The collection contains an assortment of awards, certificates, books, papers, conference proceedings, flyers, magazine articles/excerpts, papers, periodicals, correspondence, personal notes, reference files, maps, newspaper articles, journal articles, photographs, reports, plans, and professional documents.
Albert Aikens Smith papers
Asa B. Smith Army record
Handwritten autobiography, dated 28 July 1923. He writes about joining the Union Army in Ohio in 1862 and his subsequent service in the Civil War until 1865. He served in the 97th Ohio Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 6th Division, 21st Corps, Army of the Cumberland. He describes numerous battles in which he fought and the heavy casualties his regiment suffered. He was shot "threw the left temple" at the battle of Missionary Ridge. After recovering from his wound he rejoined his regiment.