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Frontier and pioneer life

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 84 Collections and/or Records:

Wilderness Women Productions records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2170
Scope and Contents

The papers consist of background and biographical research, correspondence, financial and tax records, motion picture scripts and production records relating to the motion picture "Heartland." The 35mm and 16mm film materials are all part of the "Heartland" project.

Dates: 1976-1996
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Claire Wilhelm collection on Zane Grey

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 8277
Scope and Contents Contains documentation of Wilhelm's interactions with Grey while accompanying him on various expeditions. The collection contains black and white photographs of Zane Grey and his family, Claire Wilhelm and various other women on trips with Zane Grey, Native Americans, and scenes from Zane Grey movies. It also contains ephemera collected by Claire Wilhelm including silhouettes of Zane and Lina Elise Grey, a Christmas card from Zane Grey to Wilhelm, and a Zane Grey book plate. Materials date...
Dates: approximately 1900-1956
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Joseph Leopold Wirthlin letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230244938]
Identifier: MSS SC 694
Scope and Contents

TLS. to Kate B. Carter of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers regarding a book of pioneer histories, and his praise for and desire that young people learn of Latter-day Saint pioneer history.

Dates: 1957
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Margaret Peirce Whitesides Young letter

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197232591054]
Identifier: MSS 8813
Scope and Contents

Single letter, both as a photocopied manuscript and as a typed transcription, written by Margaret Peirce, daughter of Robert Peirce and future wife of Brigham Young, detailing her time on the Mormon Trail including her time in Winter Quarters to her relatives in Pennsylvania. Letter was written in Salt Lake City, Utah on August 31, 1848.

Dates: 1848 August 31
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Zane Grey business records, approximately 1900-1995

 Series
Identifier: MSS 6081 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains professional correspondence relating to the business administration of Zane Grey's career and company. It includes contracts and financial records, records concerning the Flying Sphynx Ranch, which was another business exploit of Grey, publicity and other media regarding Grey's authorship, and other administrative materials created by Zane Grey Inc. dating from between 1900 and 1995.

Dates: approximately 1900-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Zane Grey papers

Zane Grey business stationery, between 1920 and 1960

 Sub-Series — Box 14: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197235219141], Folder: 3-4
Identifier: MSS 6081 Series 2 Sub-Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains envelopes, business cards, and letterheads for Zane Grey, Romer Grey, Zane Grey, Inc., Flower Point Zane Grey Camp, Loren Grey, Catalina Island dating from between 1920 and 1960.

Dates: between 1920 and 1960
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Zane Grey papers / Zane Grey business records

Zane Grey ephemera, 1904-1955

 Series
Identifier: MSS 8316 Series 5
Scope and Contents

This series contains a scrapbook of newspaper clippings of Zane Grey book and serial publicity reviews beginning with Betty Zane and ending with Black Mesa, and a galley for Western Union, dating from 1904 to 1955.

Dates: 1904-1955
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Zane Grey papers

Zane Grey expense book, 1934-1939

 Sub-Series — Box 2: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197233647665], Folder: 13
Identifier: MSS 8316 Series 3 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

This subseries contains an expenses book for Zane Grey and Zane Grey, Inc., dating from 1934 to 1939.

Dates: 1934-1939
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Zane Grey papers / Zane Grey financial records

Zane Grey family photographs, approximately 1890-1970

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 6081 Series 10 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contain photographs documenting Zane and Lina Elise Grey's family life. It contains portraits and casual photographs of each family member, including Zane Grey's children, grandchildren, siblings, and mother. It also contains photographs of family gatherings outside the Grey homes in Altadena and Catalina, California dating from approximately 1890 to 1970.

Dates: approximately 1890-1970
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Zane Grey papers / Zane Grey prints and photographs

Zane Grey family photographs, approximately 1890-1943

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 8316 Series 6 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

This subseries contain photographs documenting Zane and Lina Elise Grey's family life. It contains portraits and casual photographs of family members, including Zane Grey's children, siblings, and parents. It also contains photographs of family gatherings outside the Grey homes in Altadena and Catalina, California dating from approximately 1890 to 1943.

Dates: approximately 1890-1943
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Zane Grey papers / Zane Grey photographs

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