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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:

Jesse M. Harmon family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1665
Scope and Contents Collection consists of materials by and about the Jesse M. Harmon family. Of particular focus are Jesse M. Harmon, who was a prominent member of the community in Provo, Utah, and his father Appleton Milo Harmon, who was an original pioneer to Utah in 1847, and was known for constructing the odometer invented by William Clayton. Includes biographical and genealogical sketches of several family members, newspaper clippings, journal transcripts, family newsletters, and other documents used in...
Dates: approximately 1868-1989
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Jesse M. Harmon family 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 correspondence, 1936-1973

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9392 Series 1
Scope and Contents Contains letters to and from Harold B. Lee as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Series includes handwritten letters from family members including a handwritten note from Sister Lee to Harold B. Lee as he attended a conference; typed responses by Harold B. Lee to letters received from members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints including many letters from young children, a photograph of Harold B....
Dates: 1936-1973
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 Library History in Your Attic collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 8845
Scope and Contents The History in Your Attic project began as Pioneers in Your Attic in a group effort between the Utah Academic Library Consortium and the Mountain West Digital Library to document the pioneer history of Utah through digitization of personal manuscript materials of the residents of the state. The scope of the project broadened when very few of the materials were specific to the pioneers and now includes any materials from the 19th century through 1950. The objective of the project is to scan...
Dates: 2013-2016
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Harold B. Lee Library History in Your Attic collection

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

Harold Glen Clark diaries and family records, 1896-1981

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7959 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains family records, diaries, family histories, photographs, and other materials collected by Clark relating to his life and the Clark and Noble families. Materials date from between 1896 and 1981.

Dates: 1896-1981
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7959, Harold Glen Clark papers

Harold Lidster (original). Willy Frisbee "marines", 1979

 Item — Box 10: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197232588837], Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 7950 Series 3 Item 1
Dates: 1979
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7950, Montell Seely papers / Montell Seely sound recordings

Harper family history, 1936

 File — Carton 19: Series 1; Series 4 [Barcode: 31197231009942], Folder: 5
Identifier: MSS 3248 Series 4
Dates: 1936
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 3248, Blair Holmes papers / Blair Holmes professional papers

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