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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 636 Collections and/or Records:

Glen Gottfredson papers on the Pioneer Ward, 1910-1969

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7941 Series 2
Scope and Contents Contains materials pertaining to the history of the Pioneer Ward in Provo, Utah--such as a ward history, an official document of the ward's founding, and items relating to the Primary organization's creation, running, and planning. Founding documents show bishoprics and relief societies since the early 1920s and growth of the ward. Includes a hymnbook used by Gottfredson, a "Parent and Child" volume from 1909 used for LDS Sunday School, a "Bluejackets" navy manual from 1927. Also includes...
Dates: 1910-1969
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7941, Glen Gottfredson papers

L. Brent Goates collection of Harold B. Lee papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 9392
Scope and Contents The L. Brent Goates collection of Harold B. Lee papers contains materials created by Harold B. Lee (1899-1973), an apostle and eleventh president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The collection includes a scrapbook of early family photographs, audio recordings of addresses, copies of printed addresses (some with annotations), handwritten notes for addresses, letters to and from Harold B. Lee, newspaper clippings, research and family history notes, and other loose...
Dates: 1874-1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / L. Brent Goates collection of Harold B. Lee papers

Goldthwaite family papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197233633103]
Identifier: MSS 8197
Scope and Contents

Contains several documents related to the Goldthwaite family, and the Knight family by association. Includes two genealogical books with temple records of the Goldthwaite family, as well as a book with Knight family history, and another journal. All pertains to the family history and records in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dated approximately 1894-1944.

Dates: approximately 1894-1944
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Goldthwaite family papers

Gospel doctrine IV:C the Millennium and final events. Gospel teachings. Gospel principles & practices, 1966 May

 Item — Box 8: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197232588829], Folder: 6
Identifier: MSS 7950 Series 3 Item 2
Dates: 1966 May
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7950, Montell Seely papers / Montell Seely sound recordings

Gospel doctrine IV:C the Millennium and final events. Gospel teachings. Gospel principles & practices, 1966 May

 Item — Box 8: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197232588829], Folder: 6
Identifier: MSS 7950 Series 3 Item 1
Dates: 1966 May
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7950, Montell Seely papers / Montell Seely sound recordings

Gospel doctrine IV:C the Millennium and final events. Gospel teachings. Gospel principles & practices, 1966 May

 Item — Box 8: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197232588829], Folder: 5
Identifier: MSS 7950 Series 3 Item 2
Dates: 1966 May
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7950, Montell Seely papers / Montell Seely sound recordings

Gottfredson family history book, approximately 1950-1980

 File — Carton 6: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233637450], Folder: 4-6
Identifier: MSS 7615 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Includes stories, newspaper clippings, historical accounts, and correspondence documenting the families and experiences of the Gottfredson, Hatch, Keeler, Shelton, Thurber, and Wakelee families. Volume possibly compiled by Irma Grainger Gottfredson. Materials dated approximately 1950-1980.

Dates: approximately 1950-1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7615, Gottfredson family papers / David Booth Gottfredson and Irma Grainger Gottfredson family papers

Gottfredson family papers

 Collection — Folder 16: [Barcode: 31197239236786]
Identifier: MSS 7615
Scope and Contents Contains family histories, journals, scrapbooks, correspondence, personal records, and various publications, all related to the personal and professional lives of Peter and Alice Gottfredson and David and Irma Gottfredson. Includes information on the Black Hawk Wars in the Richfield/Manti area, World War I, World War II in Italy and North Africa, temple work in the St. George Temple, and medical work in Richfield and Salt Lake City. Also includes family histories on the Gottfredson, Keeler,...
Dates: approximately 1865-2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Gottfredson family papers

Gottfredson family record books, approximately 1950-1970

 File — Carton 5: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233637443], Folder: 7-10
Identifier: MSS 7615 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Includes two family record books containing documentation of family history work done by David and Irma Gottfredson. Includes group record sheets, newspaper clippings, and documents, one signed by Brigham Young. Materials dated approximately 1950-1970.

Dates: approximately 1950-1970
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7615, Gottfredson family papers / David Booth Gottfredson and Irma Grainger Gottfredson family papers

Gottfredson family reunion book, 1930-1999

 File — Carton 5: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233637443], Folder: 11
Identifier: MSS 7615 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Includes correspondence from Peter Gottfredson to David Booth Gottfredson, dated in the 1930s, Jens Gottfredson Family Organization correspondence announcing and organizing family reunions, various newsletters and family directories, and family reunion photographs. Materials dated 1930-1999.

Dates: 1930-1999
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7615, Gottfredson family papers / David Booth Gottfredson and Irma Grainger Gottfredson family papers

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