Politics, Government, and Law
Found in 1673 Collections and/or Records:
Norma Vance research papers
Contains research materials collected by Vance pertaining to the history of the Fairview, Utah area since its founding in 1849, Vance family history, history of Spring City, Utah, documents regarding Fairview's mayors since 1872, and personal histories of Fairview's founding fathers. Materials dated approximately 1960-2008.
Earl B. Vanfleet papers
The Earl Vanfleet collection is composed of papers related to the political interests and actions of Earl Vanfleet, including correspondence, literature, and articles related to the John Birch Society and the American Party.
John M. Vaughan letters
Handwritten letters addressed to Samuel Russell, a Mormon in Salt Lake City, Utah, during the American Civil War. Also included is a typescript of some of the letters. The letters tell about Vaughan's dislike for Abraham Lincoln, his visits to Virginia and the battlefield of Second Manassas (Bull Run) where he helped care for the wounded, and his anti-black sentiments.
Peter Vel lecture recording
Contains a compact disc recording of a Brigham Young University guest lecture given by Peter Vel on October 26, 2006, on the topic of the Dutch resistence in World War II. Presumably speaking to a history class, Peter speaks of his life in the Netherlands and his involvement in the conflict.
Verordnung der Misisterium der Justiz ueber Finanzen
Handwritten ordnances in German relating to state finances. The item is number 1268 and includes sections one through four. The manuscript is dated 30 August 1852. The issuing government was probably one of the German states.
Vick family letter of emancipation
Handwritten letter in which the Vick family of Southhampton County, Virginia emancipated and set free Rose and Simon, two black slaves.
Vick family letter of emancipation
Victoria letter
Handwritten and signed letter dated October 7, 1855 and written at Balmoral Castle. Victoria writes about her visit with the French emperor Napoleon III. She describes the personality of the emperor and relates her impressions of her tour around Paris. Victoria also expresses her great satisfaction with the proposal of Prince Frederick William of Prussia to marry her daughter "Vicky" as well as with hearing the news of the fall of Sevastopol'.
Queen of Britain Victoria letter to Sir William Arthur White
Pancho Villa letter
Photocopy of a typewritten and signed letter in Spanish dated 19 Dec. 1921. Villa expresses Christmas wishes to E. C. Johnson of Cherrydale, Virginia.