Histories (Literary works)
Found in 1183 Collections and/or Records:
Battle with the Indians in pioneer days : Little Creek raid
Typewritten copy of a story of Indians stealing cattle and horses near Parowan, Utah, on 21 July 1867 during Utah's Black Hawk War. The attempt to take the cattle was thwarted, and the Indians were forced to retreat. The author of the item is unidentified. He writes that he was "nine or ten" at the time of the raid and that his uncle was Joseph Fish, a prominent militia leader in Parowan. The writer also states that he was the brother of Horace Calvin Smith.
Margarito Bautista papers
Beard, Collins, Fisher and Weaver families of Illinois and Ohio papers
Handwritten letters, family histories, genealogies, deeds, wills, cash receipts, statements, mementoes, and a draft exemption of Joseph Weaver. The materials were created by the Beard, Collins, Fisher, and Weaver families of Illinois and Ohio. Joseph Weaver was exempted from the draft during the American Civil War because he was able to get a substitute. This Joseph Weaver may have been Joseph Myrtle Weaver (1832-1913), an American author.
Beaver Island record
Typewritten history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Strangites) at the City of James, Beaver Island, Michigan from 1848 to 1855.
Ben George Bartholomew papers, 1941-2002
Materials contain a history of the military experiences of Ben George Bartholomew during World War II, as assembled by his wife. The account describes some of the atrocities of combat, and expresses gratitude for the preservation of Ben's life. Includes various other documents pertaining to the military and religious life of Bartholomew, such as photographs and newspaper articles. Dated 1941-2002.
Bennion family record book
Handwritten record book of the Bennion family. The item contains lists of family members, financial records, reports on family reunions, and miscellaneous materials.
Frederick William Benteen letters
Beta Delta Chapter publications
Material includes a history of the chapter of the student fraternity, and alumni bulletins concerning news of members and activities of the chapter. Dated from 1928 to 1939.
Flora J. Jensen biographies and histories of Huntington, Utah
Photocopies of typewritten and handwritten biographies and histories. The biographies were usually written by descendants of the subjects. The materials are about Mormons in Hungtington, Utah, and aspects of life in that town.