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Anthropology

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 75 Collections and/or Records:

Sherman Pompey materials on the history of New Guinea and some of Micronesia, 1885-1969

 Series
Identifier: MSS 649 Series 1
Scope and Contents note

Dates: Other: 1885-1969
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 649, Sherman Lee Pompey collection

Sherman Pompey South Pacific pamphlets, news clippings, and philately with manuscripts from early exploration to recent times (alphabetical), 1774-1970

 Series
Identifier: MSS 649 Series 4
Scope and Contents note

Dates: Other: 1774-1970
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 649, Sherman Lee Pompey collection

Joseph Smith as a Latter-day halcyon : spiritual mythology and Mormon symbolism

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230328475]
Identifier: MSS SC 2895
Scope and Contents

Manuscript examining the mythical motif as found in the life of the Mormon prophet, Joseph Smith Jr. Authored by Robert S. Portlock and Gail L. Porritt. Includes footnotes and bibliography.

Dates: 1997
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Joseph Smith as a Latter-day halcyon : spiritual mythology and Mormon symbolism

Beatrice Sparks papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 2224
Scope and Contents

The majority of the collection is related to Spark's work as an author. This includes biographical material, correspondence from readers and publishers, manuscripts and printer proofs, and other material Sparks collected relating to her books. There is also correspondence and information documenting the mission she and her husband served for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dates range from 1949 to 2005.

Dates: 1949-2005
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Beatrice Sparks papers

Roy Tea papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6107
Scope and Contents Contains research by Tea on Western trails that includes maps of Mormon, explorer, emigration, and Spanish trails from Colorado to California, booklets of Utah monument trails, and information on the Hastings Cutoff Trail in Utah. Also includes various correspondence, newspapers clippngs, photographs, and research notes related to Roy Tea's work as an engineer. Also includes tour guides and books about the Utah area, UDOT manuals and materials guides, Lincoln Highway Forum magazines,...
Dates: approximately 1958-2012
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Roy Tea papers

Thomas O'Dea biographical materials, 1938-1971

 Series — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 31197225505632], Folder: 1-3
Identifier: MSS 1417 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains clippings about O'Dea, resumes and lists of publications, articles, and speeches about O'Dea.

Dates: 1938-1971
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1417, Thomas F. O'Dea papers

Thomas O'Dea conference and lecture activities, 1952-1972

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1417 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains paper drafts, programs, correspondence, and other materials related to professional conferences in the fields of sociology and religion. Materials date from between 1952 and 1972.

Dates: 1952-1972
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1417, Thomas F. O'Dea papers

Thomas O'Dea correspondence, approximately 1960-1974

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1417 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence by O'Dea, primarily related to his academic work and professional service. Materials date from between approximately 1960 and 1974.

Dates: approximately 1960-1974
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1417, Thomas F. O'Dea papers

Thomas O'Dea journals, correspondence, and other personal papers, 1960-1973

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1417 Series 10
Scope and Contents

Contains journals (chronological) and biographical sketches, legal papers (including divorce and custody papers), and photographs.

Dates: 1960-1973
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1417, Thomas F. O'Dea papers

Thomas O'Dea miscellaneous papers, 1949-1971

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1417 Series 9
Scope and Contents

Contains collected bibliographies (by subject), book catalogs and publicity (by publisher or dealer), news clippings (by subject), and "sundry items" (notes, check stubs and financial papers, photos, etc.).

Dates: 1949-1971
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1417, Thomas F. O'Dea papers

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