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Family histories

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:

Cox family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5282
Scope and Contents

Contains three family histories-one of Ray P. Cox, one of George Byron Cox, Jr., and one of Susan Lucretia Henrie Cox. It also contains a compact disc that contains each of the histories. Also included is a diary that contains notes from a lecture given by Benjamin Cluff, Jr. The notebook was kept by George B. Cox, Jr.

Dates: 1853-2004

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Includes journals, biographical sketches, correspondence, articles, lesson manuals, published and unpublished manuscripts, photographs, and ephemera.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

Memories and history of Clayne R. Jensen

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197239275776]
Identifier: MSS 9402
Scope and Contents

Spiral-bound book (183 pages) compiled and written by Elouise Jensen, recounting the life of her husband Clayne R. Jensen. Includes scanned images of photographs, documents, and newspaper clippings from his life, including his childhood, his university years, and his career in the Brigham Young University Athletic Department. Materials dated 2017.

Dates: 2017

My perspective of life's journey

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230332196]
Identifier: MSS 2339
Scope and Contents

Autobiographical details memories of his childhood in Snowflake, Arizona; his mission to the Southern States; attendance at Brigham Young University; military service; marriage; teaching at Brigham Young University; church service; and assignment to the Brigham Young University Jerusalem Center. Includes significant information about his family.

Dates: Other: 2001

Rachel N. Nutter papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7946
Scope and Contents Contains Nutter's personal papers, including letters from friends and family, journals, and typed transcripts of a few journals, documenting health concerns and day-to-day life events; photographs of family, friends, and trips; videocassette recordings of television programs; family history materials; travel pamphlets and brochures; and newspaper clippings about topics such as China; September 11, 2001; President Gordon B. Hinckley and other issues regarding Mormonism; and other historic...
Dates: 1930-2011

Thelma F. Priday collection of Farnsworth and Priday family histories

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197232502085]
Identifier: MSS 6191
Abstract

Letter from Thelma F. Priday to Arthur R. Watkins concerning his request for information to create a biography of her; "Reflections on BYU- Fifty-three years later: March 1994; Farnsworth and Priday family histories, 1988; History of Leland Forbes Priday and Thelma Farnsworth Priday.

Dates: 1988-1994

Ruff family history collection, approximately 1937-2020

 Series — Box 4: Series 5; Series 6 [Barcode: 31197239126888], Folder: 4
Identifier: MSS 9407 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Digital copies of diaries, photographs, letters, autobiographies, articles, poems, and other writings, and ephemera such as clippings, programs and invitations. Also includes artwork and other advertising work by G. Robert Ruff, and his military records. Stored on M-disc and a flash drive. Dated appproximately 1937 to 2020.

Dates: approximately 1937-2020

Russel B. Swensen papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1842
Scope and Contents

Diaries, correspondence, articles, family histories, and miscellaneous items. The materials deal largely with Swensen's early life in Pleasant Grove, Utah, his mission to Germany and Switzerland, and his early educational experiences.

Dates: 1897-1953

Talmage family papers, approximately 1950-1980, 1884-1931

 Series
Identifier: MSS 229 Series 14
Scope and Contents

Contains genealogical charts, family histories, and other family papers. A large portion of this series consists of short stories written by Susa Amelia Talmage, James E. Talmage's youngest sister. Most of the material dates from 1884 to 1931, with some additional family materials from approximately 1954 to 1978.

Dates: approximately 1950-1980; 1884-1931

Wilmer W. Tanner papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 7361
Scope and Contents This collection includes Wilmer W. Tanner's extensive correspondence, his and others' records associated with the Herpetologists' League, materials associated with the academic journal Herpetologica, materials associated with Tanner's involvement in the American Association for the Advancement of Science, materials associated with various Brigham Young University organizations, various materials associated with an Atomic Energy Commission project, extensive records and correspondence...
Dates: 1940-2009