Correspondence
Found in 1102 Collections and/or Records:
Letters received by William R. Foster
Handwritten and signed letters received by Foster. The items were sent by friends and family members and describe conditions in Winter Quarters, Nebraska, and in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The materials also make reference to Mormons in those places.
Frank James letter
Handwritten letter written in Kearney, Missouri, dated 7 July 1906, and addressed to his nephew, Jesse. The letter states, "Dear Jesse. Do not forget cartridges 38 Cal 1873 Modell Winchester. Also bring one cleaning stick in 3 pieces so I can put it in brich of gun One of them that screws together. It must not be less than 26 inches in length Your affct Uncle Frank James."
Frank James letter to W. W. Freeman
Handwritten and signed letter, addressed to W.W. Freeman of Charleston, Arkansas, dated 15 May 1898, and composed in St. Louis, Missouri. James writes about his plans to sell a copyrighted photograph and expresses the desire to purchase a farm with the proceeds. Also included is a newspaper clipping of a photograph of Frank James and Kit Dalton dated 4 July 1910.
Paul Franklin letter
A letter from Paul Franklin to the Morrison brothers, stating the need for money for their mortgage, 1900.
Adolphus Freeman letter
Handwritten and signed letter, dated December 16, 1849, and composed in Bloomfield, Illinois. Freeman writes to his brother, William Freeman, in Sacramento, California. Adolphus tells about attempting to acquire land and working for wages. He also inquires about the prospects of moving to California.
Frémont family letters
Eight holograph letters, four from Fremont, four from his wife, Jessie Benton Fremont. Jessie's letters deal with personal and family matters. Two of John's letters deal with personal business; the other two with affairs connected to his responsibilities as Commander of the Western Department of the U.S. Army in 1861. They discuss personnel transfers to various areas of his command.
George M. Gadsby papers
Typed and printed speeches, pamphlets, notes, and correspondence. Most of the items are tyewritten copies of speeches given by Gadsby relating to power use, production, and sale primarily in Utah.
Gail S. Halvorsen correspondence with children, approximately 1948-2017
Letters written to Gail Halvorsen from children, including individual children, children from various schools and churches, and children from the Berlin Airlift. Letters are regarding his time as the Candy Bomber and/or his visits to schools and contains children's drawings in marker, crayon, and pencil. Materials dated 1948-2017.
Hamlin Garland letters
Five handwritten letters and postcards written by Garland to his friends Mary Jamiesen Judah and her husband. The items relate to personal matters between Garland and the Judahs.
A. O. Garrett letters
Various handwritten and typewritten letters including some newspaper clippings. The letters are addressed to "Professor" G. W. Fitzroy. All of the material deals with matters of botany.