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Politics, Government, and Law

 Subject
Subject Source: Cclabroad

Found in 1673 Collections and/or Records:

True bill for riot on 10th June 44

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197238103896]
Identifier: MSS 8730
Scope and Contents

A handwritten bill for a riot held on 10 June 1844. The item relates to an infraction related to the property of Francis M. Higbee. Includes signature of Alpheus Cutler.

Dates: date of production not identified
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

David King Udall papers

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230305580]
Identifier: MSS SC 803
Scope and Contents Photocopy of typescripts. Contains deed and transfer of title to Ammon M. Tenney, land agent for the Mormons, from Solomon and Morris Barth for land in St. Johns, Arizona and a written petition from the non-Mormons residents of St. Johns objecting to Mormon settlement in their area. Also includes a letter from LDS Church president John Taylor (1807-1887) confirming Udall's assignment as bishop over the St. Johns Ward and a letter from Udall to Marcus Baba de Padila, a local anti-Mormon...
Dates: 1879-1880
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Uintah County Juvenile Court records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 4085
Abstract

Records created by the Uintah County, Utah, Juvenile Court, 1915-1950.

Dates: 1915-1950
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Undated correspondences and related documents

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1704 Series 2 Sub-Series 11
Scope and Contents

The correspondences and other documents in this box are not explicitly dated but have been grouped into some general categories.

Dates: 1906-1938
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / National Council of American Indians records / Zitkala-S̈a personal and business correspondence

United States government documents (with related documents)

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1704 Series 3
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Contains correspondence, personal history, and business papers of both Zitkala-S̈a and her husband, Raymond Bonnin, with the bulk focusing on Gertrude's activities. Zitkala-S̈a was a central figure in early twentieth century Indian reform, and this collection reflects her intensive involvement. She was instrumental in legislation favorable to Indians and spent a great deal of her time among the Native Americans in an attempt to educate and organize them for greater strength through unity....
Dates: 1906-1938
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / National Council of American Indians records

University Police records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 1175
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence and meeting minutes documenting the activities of the BYU Police Department. Materials dated 1976-1995.

Dates: 1976-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives

John Urie affidavits

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230322130]
Identifier: MSS SC 2372
Scope and Contents Typewritten and signed affidavits with handwritten dates and names inserted. The items verify that John Urie was married to a Sarah Ann Farell Urie who was free to marry him when her first husband was believed to be dead. They were married until her death in 1891. John Urie had married Percilla Smith Urie in a polygamous relationship in 1873. This marriage was technically illegal, and following the death of Sarah, John has Percilla affirmed as his legal wife. The items were notarized by...
Dates: 1896
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

US 8th Circuit Court court proceedings

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230326206]
Identifier: MSS SC 2751
Scope and Contents

Typewritten transcripts of the court proceedings and testimony given at the court. The case is called "the Temple Lot Case" and dealt with which church should own lands in Missouri. The materials are incomplete and do not contain the first or last parts of the proceedings.

Dates: 1892-1894
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

USA Monthly News and Current History spread on George W. Romney, 1962 April

 File — Carton 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series series 3 [Barcode: 31197233605127], Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 7610 Series 2
Scope and Contents note

Contains a copy of the USA Monthly News and Current History. Dated April 1962.

Dates: Other: 1962 April
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / George W. Romney personal papers / George W. Romney papers on politics

Utah aviation history files

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2088
Scope and Contents

Preliminary research materials gathered for a proposed history of aviation in Utah, including audiotaped interviews; 16 mm. film; videotape; and information booklets for Hill Air Force Base and Morton Thiokol, Inc. There are also copies of "Downwind" and "Centerline," both published by the Salt Lake City Airport Authority.

Dates: approximately 1920-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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