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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 639 Collections and/or Records:

Keeler family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2043
Scope and Contents

Contains transcripts of the books "Some Christensens Who Came from Thy" by Virginia C. Keeler and "Build Thee More Stately" by Daniel A. Keeler alongside historical documents pertaining to the creation of those books and to the history of the Keeler family ranging from letters, photographs, and documents from Brigham Young Academy and Brigham Young University. Also includes material pertaining to Joseph B. Keeler, grandfather of Ellen Keeler Thompson. Dated 1847-1990.

Dates: 1847-1990
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Joseph B. Keeler family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2016
Scope and Contents

Includes journals, biographical sketches, correspondence, articles, lesson manuals, published and unpublished manuscripts, photographs, and ephemera. The bulk of the material was created by Joseph B. Keeler's descendants, who used his papers as they compiled their published family history, "Build Thee More Stately" (1989). The collection focuses on family history, religion, education, and professional organizations.

Dates: approximately 1840-1990
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Kempe family diaries

 Collection — Carton 1: [Barcode: 31197233632436]
Identifier: MSS 8196
Scope and Contents

Contains diaries belonging to the Kempe and DeWitt families. Includes a diary of Christopher Jensen Kempe about his missions, time in the Detroit penitentiary, and marriages. Also contains diaries of Abel Alexander DeWitt, Jr. about his mission from 1901-1903. Finally, contains an autograph book and diary of Ruth Leila Kempe DeWitt as well as a short biographical history of her descendendants and ancestors. Dated approximately 1860-1996.

Dates: approximately 1860-1996
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Kent Broadbent family history books, 2013

 Series — Box 4: Series 1; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197239254532], Folder: 7-8
Identifier: MSS 9259 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains two books about the family history and life of Kent Broadbent. Materials created 2013.

Dates: 2013
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kent Broadbent papers
Image of Kirsten Marie Sorensen Jensen family history
Image of Kirsten Marie Sorensen Jensen fam...

Kirsten Marie Sorensen Jensen family history

 Digital Record
Identifier: MSS6189_B1_F3
Dates: 1988
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Kirsten Marie Sorensen Jensen family history, 1988

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197232503331], Folder: 3
Identifier: MSS 6189
Scope and Contents

Materials include the family history of Kirsten Marie Sorensen Jensen, which contains her journal and poetry along with additional family history information.

Dates: 1988
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Jensen family journals and histories

Family Record of Joseph and Polly Knight

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230243898]
Identifier: MSS SC 602
Scope and Contents

Family record sheets from an 1868 Bible with handwritten entries with data on their children and the progenitors of Joseph.

Dates: undated
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Kristine Keddington Latham collection on the Howard family, 1934-2011

 Series — Carton 6: Series 1; Series 5; Series 6 [Barcode: 31197233286191], Folder: 2
Identifier: MSS 7791 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains family history research on the Howard family. Contains photographs, articles, family group records, and short histories on the Howard family. Materials dated 1934 to 2011.

Dates: 1934-2011
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kristine Keddington Latham family history collection

Phillip R. Kunz papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 8025
Scope and Contents Contains the personal papers of Kunz, including several files on his family history, such as biographies and journals. Also includes Kunz's personal journals and other papers and notes he wrote, as well as his professional papers and correspondence. His professional papers include several papers and articles authored or co-authored by Kunz. Papers pertain to family history, daily activities, missionary work, as well as sociological topics like gender, family, morality, and religion. Dated...
Dates: approximately 1884-2010
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Ladd Theobald Abbott papers, 2000 June

 File — Box 73: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 10; Series 14; Series 15 [Barcode: 31197232480530], Folder: 18
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 10 Sub-Series 3 File 1526
Scope and Contents note

Materials contain Abbott family history. Describes service of Ladd Theobald Abbott in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War as an aircraft mechanic. Dated June 2000.

Dates: 2000 June
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Saints at War Project records / Saints at War Project records for Korean War / Saints at War Project records for the United States Marine Corps

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