Politics, Government, and Law
Found in 1673 Collections and/or Records:
Utah Territorial Militia (Nauvoo Legion) Iron County Militia roster
Utah Territorial Militia (Nauvoo Legion) Iron County Militia roster. 12.5 inch by 4 inch, 24 page booklet made from six folded leaves, bound with string. Written in dark ink, possibly partly written in the hand of James H. Martineau. Dated June 1857. Includes the companies and platoons to which approximately 450 men were assigned. Some changes have been made in the manuscript; some indicate promotions in their company or platoon.
Utah's prison system
Mimeograph of a typewritten essay. Smith outlines the expenses and problems of the Utah prison system and makes suggestions for the rehabilitation of criminals.
Ute Indian Tribe legal files, 1937-1988
Amy Valentine papers
Speeches, pamphlets, letters received, newspaper clippings, newsletters, congressional reports, and meeting agendas. The materials relate to Valentine's work in advancing women's rights in Utah and the United States and supporting efforts to get the Equal Rights Amendment.
John W. Van Cott papers
Photocopies of typewritten proposals and decisions relating to the choice of place names in Utah. The suggestions were submitted to the United States Department of the Interior Board on Geographic Names in Washington, D.C. The materials were compiled by John W. Vancott.
Jane Van Eps letter
Photocopy of a letter written by Jane's father from a veteran's hospital during World War II.
Dixie Van Orman interview of Mike Johnson
Typescript of an interview conducted by Dixie Van Orman on April 8, 1985 in the Junior High School of American Fork, Utah, for Dr. Hillam's War Project. Also included is the reel-to-reel audiotape from which the interview was transcribed. Johnson talks about his experiences as a United States Marine in the Vietnam War. He tells mainly about how he dealt with the situation mentally.
Stewart Van Vliet letter
Handwritten letter to an unidentified person, dated 16 Nov. 1887, and written in Washington, DC. Van Vliet accepts an invitation to attend a luncheon and then to speak.
Philip T. Van Zile letters received
Handwritten and signed letters, dated 28 Dec. 1880 and 11 March 1882, sent by W. E. Curtis and Eli H. Murray respectively. Curtis asks Van Zile to send him news reports. Murray, governor of Utah Territory, asks Van Zile for advice concerning the Utah legislative session, 1881-1882.
Vance family history papers, approximately 1960-1968
Contains information on Norma Vance's personal family history. Includes several genealogy books. Materials dated approximately 1960-1968.