Immigration and American Expansion
Found in 1068 Collections and/or Records:
Early pioneer history
Typewritten history of James Allred and his family, early converts to the Mormon Church and pioneers who established settlements in Manti and Ephraim, Utah.
Early recollections of Logan
Early times in Pekin and Tazewill County
Handwritten speech probably written around the year 1860. It starts with the words "Ladies and Gentlemen." The speech outlines the histories of Pekin and Tazewill Counties in Illinois from the earliest days of exploration.
East family papers
Contains reminiscences of Edward Wallace East, a letter written by Eliza R. Snow to Willmirth Greer East discussing the gospel in the mid to late-1800s, and other materials related to the East family.
John Eden autobiography
Photocopy of a handwritten autobiography. John Eden writes about growing up in England, his migration to Utah, and the hardships he faced as an early settler of Cleveland, Utah.
Esaias Edwards autobiography and diary
Philip Leget Edwards papers
This collection contains letters, pamphlets, and books, with information concerning Philip L. Edwards. The material ranges, for the most part, between the years 1834-1842.
Edwin R. Bird letters, 1855
Series contains five letters by Bird to his sister in 1855. Letters describe his life and activities in California, as well as information about the Bird family.
Edwin R. Bird poetry, 1860, 1851
Series contains poems and short essays written by Bird in a bound notebook. Representative titles include: "America;" "The West and Its Resources;" "Autumn;" "The Ocean;" "The Mountains Song;" "The Origin of the Harp;" "Speed Away;" "Good News from Home;" "Temperance Song;" "The Old Time Tree;" "Two on Earth and Two in Heaven;" and "I Cannot Call Her Mother."
Annie Eggertsen autobiography
Photocopy of a typewritten autobiography. Eggertsen writes about her early life in Denmark and about her migration to Utah. She describes Pleasant Grove, Provo, and Springville, Utah. Also included is a brief biography of her great grandfather.