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 Subject
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Oversized portraits, approximately 1885-1935

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 3775 Series 5 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains oversized studio portraits of the Marcus family, official group portraits of Mayor Louis Marcus, and other studio photographs belonging to the Marcus family. Included is a photograph of Louis Marcus with Hollywood director Cecil B. DeMille alongside two actresses. Dated ________

Dates: approximately 1885-1935
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 3775, Marcus family papers / Photographs and paintings

Packard family genealogy record book

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197232592904]
Identifier: MSS 8673
Content Description

Large ledger used to record genealogical information for the Packard family. Record likely created by descendants of Nephi Packard who resided in Springville, Utah. Record includes information for ancestors of Nephi Packard back to Samuel Packard of Windham, Norfolk, England, approximately 1638, and his descendants. Record appears to have been created approximately 1885, creator unknown, and updated by descendants of Nephi Packard as late as 1934. Dated 1885-1934.

Dates: approximately 1885-1934
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Packard family genealogy record book

Paul Hayhurst genealogical research, 1905-1938

 File — Box 3: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233632782], Folder: 16
Identifier: MSS 7928 Series 2
Scope and Contents Contains genealogical notes, correspondence, and other items of Paul Hayhurst. Most of the material consists of correspondence with his cousin, Dr. Emery R. Hayhurst (also notes on relatives in the American branch of the Hayhurst family, and a copy of one of Emery's articles), dated 1905-1938. Also included are letters from various other Hayhurst relatives (Alfred, John, Charles Orlando, Walter F., D.P., Rachel), dated 1906-1938; as well as items from the Historical Society of...
Dates: 1905-1938
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7928, Edward M. Hayhurst correspondence and other material / Hayhurst family letters and other material

Gomer Peacock family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6017
Abstract

Newspaper clippings, poetry, certificates and other biographical information on Gomer Peacock and his family, dated 1920-1975.

Dates: 1920-1975
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Gomer Peacock family papers

Peter I. Mesick, 1961-2008

 File — Box 47: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233644696], Folder: 25
Identifier: MSS 8000 Series 2 Sub-Series 1 File 198
Scope and Contents

Contains biographies of Peter I. Mesick, family group record for Peter "J." Mesick and Maria Spencer, and biography of Maria Spencer Miller Mesick. Materials dated 1961 to 2008.

Dates: 1961-2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8000, Mormon Battalion Association records / Mormon Battalion Association records / Mormon Battalion Association biographies of original members

Lauritz G. Petersen papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8609
Scope and Contents

Contains Petersen's personal Gospel Topics files (including two missionary books written by Rose Marie Reid), lecture notes from church and school, family history, correspondence, writings, photographs, and journals. Includes information on the doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as well as Petersen's work at the Church Historical Department. Materials are dated 1935-1999.

Dates: 1935-1999
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Lauritz G. Petersen papers

Philander Colton, 1972-1983

 File — Box 41: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233644639], Folder: 6
Identifier: MSS 8000 Series 2 Sub-Series 1 File 84
Scope and Contents

Contains a glossy reproduced photo of Philander Colton, and biographical histories and family group record for him and his wife, Polly Matilda Merrill. Materials dated 1972 to 1983.

Dates: 1972-1983
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8000, Mormon Battalion Association records / Mormon Battalion Association records / Mormon Battalion Association biographies of original members

Philemon C. Merrill, 1983-1997

 File — Box 47: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233644696], Folder: 24
Identifier: MSS 8000 Series 2 Sub-Series 1 File 197
Scope and Contents

Contains glossy photograph and biographies/autobiography of Philomen C. Merrill, family letter and photos, biography of wife Cyrena Dustin and joint family group record, and biography of Battalion member Ferdinand Merill. Materials dated 1983 to 1997.

Dates: 1983-1997
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8000, Mormon Battalion Association records / Mormon Battalion Association records / Mormon Battalion Association biographies of original members

Phillip Garner, 1920-2003

 File — Box 43: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233644654], Folder: 8
Identifier: MSS 8000 Series 2 Sub-Series 1 File 124
Scope and Contents

Contains photos of Phillip Garner and his gravesite, biographies (including a handwritten draft), biographical fact sheets, transcription of his patriarchal blessing, pedigree charts, photocopies of life documents (name indexes, cemetery record, Battalion membership and pension records, family group records for Phillip and wife Mary Hedrick, biographies of Mary Hedrick Garner, and biography and family group record for Phillip's half-brother William. Materials dated 1920 to 2003.

Dates: 1920-2003
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8000, Mormon Battalion Association records / Mormon Battalion Association records / Mormon Battalion Association biographies of original members

Photographs and paintings, approximately 1848-1984

 Series
Identifier: MSS 3775 Series 5
Scope and Contents Photographs and paintings belonging to the Marcus family. Includes studio portraits, professionally taken photographs, as well as family snap shots and scrapbooks. There are several group photographs pertaining to Louis Marcus' business and mayoral activities, and include people such as Cecil B. DeMille, Harold B. Lee, Amelia Earhart, and other prominant figures of the day. Travel photographs are also included, and contain several of Utah and surrounding states during the early 1900s. Dated...
Dates: approximately 1848-1984
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 3775, Marcus family papers

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