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Provo (Utah) -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Unspecified ingested source

Found in 16 Collections and/or Records:

Alice Louise Reynolds diaries and notes, 1894-1938

 Series
Identifier: MSS 120 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains diaries, lecture notes, correspondence, and autobiographical materials produced by Reynolds. Includes information on her teaching and travels. Materials dated between 1894 and 1938.

Dates: 1894-1938
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 120, Alice Louise Reynolds papers

Brigham Young University Oral History Project case files, 1965-1982

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 7752 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Includes contracts, contact information, and biographical information for the participants, as well as the original audio recordings of the oral history interviews conducted by the Brigham Young University Oral History Project, 1965-1982.

Dates: 1965-1982
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7752, Charles Redd Center for Western Studies oral history project records / Brigham Young University Oral History Project transcripts and case files

Brigham Young University Oral History Project transcripts, 1965-1982

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 7752 Series 2 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains transcripts of recorded interviews done with participants in the Brigham Young University Oral History Project, as well as background information about those participants, 1965-1982.

Dates: 1965-1982
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7752, Charles Redd Center for Western Studies oral history project records / Brigham Young University Oral History Project transcripts and case files

Brigham Young University Oral History Project transcripts and case files, 1965-1982

 Series
Identifier: MSS 7752 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Includes contracts from and contact information for participants in the Brigham Young University Oral History Project, as well as the original audio recordings of the oral history interviews, and transcripts for those interviews, 1965-1982.

Dates: 1965-1982
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7752, Charles Redd Center for Western Studies oral history project records

Center for Family & Community History project records on churches of Provo, 1866-1987, bulk: 1960-1987

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1191 Series 9 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains project records on various religions found in the Provo and Orem areas of Utah, and how they began in Utah. Includes clippings, notes, drafts, photographs and negatives, typed historical essays, and other material. Dated 1965 to 1987.

Dates: 1866-1987; Majority of material found within 1960-1987
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1191, Center for Family & Community History records / Center for Family & Community History project records

Franklin Neighborhood Oral History Project case files, 1997-1999

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 7752 Series 33 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Includes contracts, contact information, and biographical information for the participants, as well as the original audio recordings of the oral history interviews conducted by the Franklin Neighborhood Oral History Project, 1997-1999.

Dates: 1997-1999
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7752, Charles Redd Center for Western Studies oral history project records / Franklin Neighborhood Oral History Project transcripts and case files

Franklin Neighborhood Oral History Project transcripts, 1997-1999

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 7752 Series 33 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains transcripts of recorded interviews done with participants in the Franklin Neighborhood Oral History Project, as well as background information about those participants, 1997-1999.

Dates: 1997-1999
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7752, Charles Redd Center for Western Studies oral history project records / Franklin Neighborhood Oral History Project transcripts and case files

Franklin Neighborhood Oral History Project transcripts and case files, 1997-1999

 Series
Identifier: MSS 7752 Series 33
Scope and Contents

Includes contracts from and contact information for participants in the Franklin Neighborhood Oral History Project, as well as the original audio recordings of the oral history interviews, and transcripts for those interviews, 1997-1999.

Dates: 1997-1999
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7752, Charles Redd Center for Western Studies oral history project records

Hardscrabble Canal Company records, 1915-1955

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1845 Series 2
Scope and Contents note

This series contains company records, minutes, and account books for the Hardscrabble Canal Company between 1915 and 1955 in Provo, Utah.

Dates: Other: 1915-1955
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1845, Leslie E. Liechty collection of Rock Canyon Water Company materials

Junece Hedquist Mackay papers, 1930-2007

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1844 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains photographs, slides, printed matter, records, clippings, and newpapers related to the life and family of Junece Hedquist of Provo, Utah. Materials appear to have been collected over the life of Junece Hedquist, and are related to her childhood, adulthood and family life, and the funeral services for her and her husband, Donald C. Mackay. Dated approximately 1930-2007.

Dates: 1930-2007
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1844, Alexander and Vivia Hedquist papers

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