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Histories (Literary works)

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Chronological records of significant events, as of the life or development of a people, country, or institution, often with an explanation of the causes.

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

Emily M. Carlisle church and family papers, 1834-1974

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2337 Series 9
Scope and Contents note

Series contains prayers, schedules, programs, diaries, church pamphlets, and newspaper clippings from 1834 to 1974 detailing the activities of the Holladay, Utah area and the Carlisle family.

Dates: Other: 1834-1974

George Reynolds writings, approximately 1877-1920

 Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 10 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains writings by or related to Reynolds. Includes records related to the concordance to the Book of Mormon, a draft of a history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and a biography of Reynolds by his daughter, Alice Louise Reynolds. Dated approximately 1877-1920.

Dates: approximately 1877-1920

Morris A. Shirts church papers, approximately 1970-1999

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2227 Series 2 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains histories and photographs of the Cedar West Stake in Cedar City, Utah. Material dates approximately from 1970-1999.

Dates: approximately 1970-1999

Orson F. Whitney manuscript for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints : A History, date of production not identified

 Sub-Series — Box 2: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197231038446], Folder: 15-25
Identifier: MSS 15 Series 2 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Materials include transcriptions of parts of "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: A History," written by Orson F. Whitney. As the title indicates, the work summarizes the early history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including biblical history that Whitney viewed as essential to the foundation of Mormonism. This collection contains the introduction and ten chapters. Date of production not identified.

Dates: date of production not identified

Orson F. Whitney other writings, 1890-1898

 Sub-Series — Box 2: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197231038446], Folder: 26-28
Identifier: MSS 15 Series 2 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Materials include other writings by Orson F. Whitney about religion, specifically about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There is also his "History of Utah" series that details the history of the state of Utah from before the Church members arrived to when Whitney was living there. There are also various untitled works and documents written or edited by Whitney. Dated 1890-1898.

Dates: 1890-1898

Ruth Louise Partridge papers regarding history, undated

 Series — Box 26: Series 6 [Barcode: 31197233604633]
Identifier: MSS 1544 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains Partridge's undated papers regarding history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Utah history, Arizona history, United States history, and international history (including European royalty).

Dates: undated

Santa Clara history papers and scrapbooks, 1860-2000

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 7551 Series 3 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains Santa Clara city historical information in scrapbooks of historical buildings, early settlers, political history, flood history, and photographs. Also included are compiled histories of Santa Clara, photographic slides, and Santa Clara Cemetery records compiled by Nellie Gubler.

Dates: 1860-2000

Tenth Ward Oral History Project case files, 1987

 Series
Identifier: MSS 7752 Series 18
Scope and Contents

Includes contracts from and contact information for participants in the Tenth Ward Oral History Project, as well as the original audio recordings of the oral history interviews, 1987.

Dates: 1987

Vesta Smith papers on the Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution, circa 1986-1987

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1659 Series 2
Scope and Contents Contains papers relating to the Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution which occurred on September 17, 1987. Includes a genealogy project for the Founding Fathers of which Vesta Smith took part. There are books, research, and genealogical information on all the signers of the Constitution as well as those who took part but did not sign. Also includes research and preparation for a Brigham Young University seminar in Washington, D.C., in conjunction with the Bicentennial. There is also an...
Dates: circa 1986-1987