Provo (Utah) -- History
Found in 157 Collections and/or Records:
Albert William Jones diaries and scrapbooks
Lavon B. Jones photographs and newspaper clippings
A collection of photographs and newspaper clippings, collected by Lavon B. Jones.
Samuel Stephen Jones papers
Collection contains diaries and autobiography, biographies, family history, correspondence, legal documents and newspaper clippings related to his personal life, pioneer memories, missionary experiences, political activities as mayor and member of the Democratic party, LDS Church activities, and leadership in business and civic activities in Utah. Also includes copies of his poetical writings.
Sarah Fletcher Jones letters
Handwritten letters addressed to Francis W. Kirkham. They were written in Provo, Utah and were often signed with "Your Cincere & Affectionate friend." Jones signed her name both as "Sadie" and as "Sayde." The items are concerned with personal matters and happenings in Provo, Utah.
Junece Hedquist Mackay papers, 1930-2007
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.
Virginia B. Keeler scrapbook
Newspaper clippings pasted into a scrapbook. Most of the items relate to persons living in Provo, Utah or associated with the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers.
Francis W. Kirkham letters received
Handwritten and signed letters addressed to Francis W. Kirkham. These items came from friends and family members living in Provo and Lehi, Utah. The materials relate largely to family and personal matters.
Jesse William Knight invocation
Photocopy of a typewritten prayer given by Jesse William Knight at the funeral of Lars Echart Eggertson in which he asks the Lord to comfort, console, and bless the bereaved.
Phillip Knight collection of Knight Investment Company records
Collection includes a variety of business records of the Knight Investment Company, including: articles of incorporation, state certificates, patents, abstracts, deeds, receipts, bonds, wills, certificates, affidavits, company reports, surveys, letters, oaths, shipment orders, pool agreements, proxy agreements, letters of administration, leases, blueprints, tax forms, and other legal documents. Items document the business of the company between 1883 and 1964.
Biographical sketch of Caroline E. W. W. Larrabee
Photocopy of a microfilm copy of a typewritten autobiography. Larrabee writes about migrating to Utah in 1862 and about her life in Springville and later in Provo, Utah. She also lived in Heber City, Coalville, and Salt Lake City, Utah. She was employed as a school teacher.