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Family histories

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms
Scope Note: Narrative studies of families and the tracing of their lineages and histories. For lineages of people, or purebred animals in tabular or diagrammatic form see [Genealogical tables.]

Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:

Clarence D. Taylor correspondence, 1930-2000, 1862-1882

 Series
Identifier: MSS 3254 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains letters mainly between Clarence D. Taylor and his mother, Maria D. Taylor, while he served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in South Africa and in the military during World War II. Dated 1862-2000.

Dates: 1930-2000; 1862-1882
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 3254, Clarence D. Taylor papers

Clarence D. Taylor personal correspondence, 1990-2000

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3254 Series 2 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains letters between Clarence D. Taylor and his family members. The letters document family affairs and day-to-day occurrences in the correspondents' lives. Dated 1990-2000.

Dates: 1990-2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 3254, Clarence D. Taylor papers / Clarence D. Taylor correspondence

Gerald N. Lund personal papers, 1986-2022

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8707 Series 12
Scope and Contents

Contains personal papers of Gerald Lund, including letters and e-mails pertaining to his novels as well as his service as a general authority of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Also contains records of Lund's service, family history materials, notes, clippings, and other miscellaneous personal materials. Dated 1986-2022.

Dates: 1986-2022
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8707, Gerald N. Lund papers

Harold B. Lee artifacts, 1970

 Series — Box 5: Series 1; Series 4; Series 8 [Barcode: 31197239126151], Folder: 7
Identifier: MSS 9392 Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains three unique items from Harold B. Lee's time as President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The series includes a pin depicting the Armor of God, a leatherwork bookmark inscribed with the word "Dad," and a wooden plaque with a quote attributed to Harold B. Lee. Materials dated 1970.

Dates: 1970
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 9392, L. Brent Goates collection of Harold B. Lee papers

Harold B. Lee family histories, 1874-1977

 Series — Box 12: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7 [Barcode: 31197239126102], Folder: 13-18
Identifier: MSS 9392 Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains family histories of the Samuel Lee family. The series includes family group records with personal anecdotes, historical images, handwritten notes by Harold B. Lee, and an original poem written by Harold B. Lee. Materials are dated 1874 and 1977.

Dates: 1874-1977
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 9392, L. Brent Goates collection of Harold B. Lee papers

Harold B. Lee portraits, 1945-1973

 Series — Box 12: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7 [Barcode: 31197239126102], Folder: 12
Identifier: MSS 9392 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains two portraits of Harold B. Lee and a published biography of his work as President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Materials are dated 1945 and 1973.

Dates: 1945-1973
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 9392, L. Brent Goates collection of Harold B. Lee papers

Harold B. Lee sound recordings, 1961-1980

 Series
Identifier: MSS 9392 Series 9
Scope and Contents

Contains recordings of addresses given by Harold B. Lee at conferences, funerals, and other engagements. Materials dated 1961 to 1980.

Dates: 1961-1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 9392, L. Brent Goates collection of Harold B. Lee papers

John Horne Miles research correspondence, 1992-1998

 Series — Box 3: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7 [Barcode: 31197232484136], Folder: 6, 8-9
Identifier: MSS 2310 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Research correspondence pertaining to John Horne Miles. The information in the following folders relates to Henry Landon Miles' research on John Horne Miles through correspondence. Dated 1992-1998, and email correspondence, 1997-1998.

Dates: 1992-1998
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2310, Henry Landon Miles collection on John Horne Miles

John L. Smith personal and family papers, 1792-1950

 Series — Box 5: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197232563210], Folder: 1-3
Identifier: MSS 680 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains priesthood blessing transcripts, legal documents, articles, letters, and other Smith family papers, dated 1792 to 1950.

Dates: 1792-1950
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 680, John L. Smith papers

Julian William Cummings family history papers, 1905-1997

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8098 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains papers related to the ancestry of Julian William Cummings. Includes journals from his father and grandfather from missions of other experiences, as well as bound booklets on other ancestors in his family. Dated 1905-1997.

Dates: 1905-1997
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8098, Julian William Cummings papers

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