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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 1183 Collections and/or Records:

Sigmund Heilner history

 Digital Record
Identifier: MSS6721_S2_I401_B8_F7
Dates: 1889
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Sigmund Heilner life synopsis, before 2000

 Item — Box 7: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197235217848], Folder: 5
Identifier: MSS 6721 Series 2 Item 175
Scope and Contents

A short synopsis of the life of Sigmund Aron Heilner in 1883. Dated before 2000.

Dates: before 2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6721, Sanford Joseph Heilner and Claire Heilner Freedman collection on the Aron Heilner family / Heilner family business letters and documents

Sigmund Heilner life synopsis

 Digital Record
Identifier: MSS6721_S2_I175_B7_F5
Dates: before 2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

History of Tooele, Utah sintering plant

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197225524302]
Identifier: MSS 2977
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a typed history of the sintering plant at the International Smelting and Refining Company near Tooele, Utah. The operation was a lead smelter. The date of composition is uncertain.

Dates: 1960
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / History of Tooele, Utah sintering plant

Sketch of school life in B.Y.A., 1878-1884

 Item — Box 2: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197232550142], Folder: 20
Identifier: MSS 1421 Series 3
Dates: 1870-1973
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1421, Zina Presendia Young Williams Card papers / Personal and family papers

Amanda Barnes Smith history

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230314343]
Identifier: MSS SC 1667
Scope and Contents

Photocopy and typescript of handwritten notes on the Great Salt Lake City Relief Society and the autobiography of Amanda Smith, which includes a detailed description of the Haun's Mill Massacre.

Dates: 1854-1858
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Amanda Barnes Smith history

Joseph Smith, Jr. indenture

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233283628]
Identifier: Vault MSS 87
Scope and Contents

Handwritten, signed, and printed indenture dated 26 April 1844. Smith makes an agreement with William Richards regarding a sale of land in Nauvoo, Illinois. The item was signed by Smith, W. W. Phelps, and William Clayton.

Dates: 1844 April 26
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Joseph Smith, Jr. indenture

Smith Young

 Item — Box 3: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197232550266], Folder: 3
Identifier: MSS 1421 Series 3
Dates: 1870-1973
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1421, Zina Presendia Young Williams Card papers / Personal and family papers

Society of Sigma Xi half century records and history

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 415
Dates: 1886-1936
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Society of Sigma Xi half century records and history

Some significant dates in BYU history

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231012748]
Identifier: UA 380
Scope and Contents

Includes a list of selected significant dates and events in Brigham Young Academy and Brigham Young University history, including deed of trust, tenure of presidents and principles, construction of buildings, founding of organizations, clubs, academic departments and colleges, sports events, and festivals.

Dates: approximately 1957
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Some significant dates in BYU history

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