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Found in 755 Collections and/or Records:

Lot Smith papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 293
Scope and Contents

Contains photocopies of letters by Smith describing his activities in settling Arizona. Materials date from between 1856 and 1892.

Dates: 1856-1892
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Lot Smith papers

Mons L. Smith papers

 Collection — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3; Series 4 [Barcode: 31197231010742]
Identifier: MSS 7579
Scope and Contents

Contains letters written by Mons L. Smith during World War I to his family. There are also a few photographs, a diary and the transcription of the diary, and a notice of certification. Also includes two medals or clasps. Dated 1917-1919.

Dates: 1917-1919
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Mons L. Smith papers

Persifor F. Smith letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233620795]
Identifier: MSS 7694
Scope and Contents

A letter was written by Persifor F. Smith on January 28, 1858. The letter is five pages long and is addressed to Virginia Congressman Charles J. Faulkner, who was a Virginia politician and President Buchanan's Minister to France. Persifor references the Utah War of 1857 and 1858 in his letter.

Dates: 1858 January 28
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Persifor F. Smith letter

R. H. Smith letter to John Saltar, Sr.

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197239250837]
Identifier: MSS 8995
Scope and Contents Letter (one folded sheet, 32 x 39 cm folded to 32 x 20 cm) from R.H. Smith in Hancock County, Illinois, to his uncle, John Saltar, Sr., in Pemberton, New Jersey. Smith recounts the experiences of Saltar's son, John Saltar, Jr., in the Battle of Nauvoo. The younger Saltar was part of the anti-Mormon forces who attacked the city. Smith provides some details from the anti-Mormon perspective about the battle, including the number of forces involved and the number of casualties on each side. He...
Dates: 1846 October 1
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / R. H. Smith letter to John Saltar, Sr.

A. O. Smoot affidavit

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230343979]
Identifier: MSS 183
Scope and Contents

Handwritten affidavits sworn before Smoot as mayor of Provo, Utah. The manuscript was apparently recorded by Smoot who seems to be responsible for much of its wording. The item deals with disturbances by United States soldiers in Provo, Utah.

Dates: 1870
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / A. O. Smoot affidavit

Brigham Smoot family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3315
Scope and Contents

Collection contains journals, letters, transcripts, and other materials produced by members of the Smoot family in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The materials document the missionary service of Brigham Smoot in Samoa and Tonga, the missionary service of Gilbert Van Schoonhoven, the military service of Roland Nesbit Smoot during World War II, and various family events and issues that were occuring at the time. Dated 1866 to approximately 1949.

Dates: 1866-approximately 1949
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Brigham Smoot family papers

J. Grant Snow papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9610
Scope and Contents The papers of J. Grant Snow, who served in the United States Navy during World War II and was lost at sea on the Torsk, a United States submarine. Materials include letters sent from Snow during his time in college, basic military training, and military service, photographs of Snow and his family and acquaintances from his youth, high school, college, and military experiences, and personal papers of Snow, including school work, report cards, scouting papers, religious certificates, military...
Dates: 1924-2016
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / J. Grant Snow papers

Max Snow teletype message and diary on the Second World War

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230356468]
Identifier: MSS 7509
Abstract

Contains the teletype message that declared the ending of the Second World War and the diary of W. Max Snow from his time serving in the military.

Dates: 1945 February-August
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Max Snow teletype message and diary on the Second World War

Clifford T. G. Sorensen collection of Sorensen family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8943
Scope and Contents Collection contains 4 CDs: 2 of journals and other manuscript materials relating to Franklin E. Sorensen, Dollie Copen Sorensen, and Jacob Sorensen, scanned by Clifford T.G. Sorensen; 1 of Clifford Copen Sorensen World War II Navy photographs; 1 CD of Catharina Alma Theresa Clara Seelmann photographs. Collection also contains World War II U.S. Navy uniforms belonging to Clifford Copen Sorensen, including 1 dress blue service uniform, 1 undress blue service uniform, and 1 tan Navy cap. Also...
Dates: approximately 1918-1963
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Clifford T. G. Sorensen collection of Sorensen family papers

Springville Comrades of the Black Hawk War records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 3266
Scope and Contents

The records of the Springville Comrades of the Black Hawk War, 1891-1922 includes ledgers and miscellaneous documents. The collection includes the organization's constitution and bylaws as well as meeting minutes and member records.

Dates: 1891-1922
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Springville Comrades of the Black Hawk War records

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