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Politics, Government, and Law

 Subject
Subject Source: Cclabroad

Found in 1673 Collections and/or Records:

To his honor Abraham O. Smoot, ex mayor of Great Salt Lake City

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6012
Abstract

One large 22 x 28 inch manuscript honoring ex-mayor of Great Salt Lake City, Abraham Owen Smoot, dated 5 March 1866.

Dates: 1866 March 5

To Japan with encouragement and hope

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197225523031]
Identifier: MSS SC 3060
Scope and Contents

Jacobsen writes about being held in captivity by the Japanese for three and one-half years in the Philippines and Japan during World War II. Comments on the strength that he derived from his belief in the Mormon Church and in his family.

Dates: 2000

To the people of Texas

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233290854]
Identifier: Vault MSS 438
Scope and Contents

Holograph document. Draft of a speech refuting attacks made against him by Democratic politicians and the press of Texas. Davis outlines his plans for internal improvements in the state, particularly in the matter of constructing more railroads. Also included is a list of vetoes by the 12th and 13th legislatures of Texas of various bills proposed by the governor.

Dates: 1873

Barbara Toomer autobiography

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230341288]
Identifier: MSS 2620
Scope and Contents

Typewritten autobiography. Toomer was born in 1929 and went into nursing. She served as a nurse at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, from 1953 to 1955. She married Ross Toomer in 1953.

Dates: 2000

Topical files on Mark Hofmann, 1981-1997

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1571 Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains files on various topics within and surrounding the Hofmann case, including news clippings, features in other media (cartoons, movies and TV series), Hofmann victims and witnesses, Mormon Church statements and records, articles (professional and non-professional), and case research for assorted other books. Materials dated 1981-1997.

Dates: 1981-1997

Alfred Thomas Archimedes Torbert pay voucher

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230324144]
Identifier: MSS SC 2484
Scope and Contents

Printed, handwritten, and signed pay voucher dated 28 Oct. 1858. The item documents the pay Torbert received while serving as a second lieutenant of the Fifth United States Infantry stationed at Camp Floyd, Utah.

Dates: 1858 October 28

David B. Tower diary

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 992
Scope and Contents

One handwritten, bound journal with photocopy and typescript. Tower's record gives the views of one enlisted man in the War with Mexico. He was not involved in battle but presents an account of marching from Veracruz to Mexico City. He also describes the various areas he visited. Tower spent three months in a military hospital and later returned to the United States.

Dates: 1847-1857

Thomas B. Toyn papers

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230337567]
Identifier: MSS 2743
Scope and Contents

Diary, autobiography, photographs, newspaper clippings, and histories. The typescript of his diary covers 7 February 1943 to 10 January 1944 while Toyn served as a fighter pilot. Also included is information on his life and service in the United States Air Force.

Dates: 1943-2000

Transcripts and court-related documents on Mark Hofmann preliminary hearing, 1986-1987

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1571 Series 3
Scope and Contents note

Contains the reporter's transcript of the preliminary hearing, in 12 volumes, dated April 14 to May 13, 1986. It also includes a copy of the plea agreement signed January 7, 1987; as well as official court attorney transcripts of a series of interviews with Mark Hofmann at the Utah State Prison (including attorney's supplement and case exhibits), which took place between January 7 and May 27, 1987. Materials dated 1986-1987.

Dates: 1986-1987

Karla Paul Tripp autobiography

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230337799]
Identifier: MSS 2719
Scope and Contents

Typewritten autobiography. Tripp served as a nurse at the Navy Hospital at Mare Island, California. She married Boyd Tripp on 25 June 1947.

Dates: 2001