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Essays

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms

Found in 142 Collections and/or Records:

Ben R. Badley papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1904
Scope and Contents

Letters, magic kits, essays, and articles. The materials relate to how to perform sleight-of-hand tricks and other illusions.

Dates: 1883-1939

Irene M. Bates papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 1861
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, newspaper clippings, certificates, speeches, essays, and periodicals. Much of the materials deal with Bates's historical studies and writings, including the production of the film Reflections. Also included is an autobiographical sketch by Edward Wootton, Bates's father. Materials date from between 1958 and 1981.

Dates: 1958-1981

Willard Washington Beans papers

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230321710]
Identifier: MSS SC 2271
Scope and Contents

Photocopies of a typewritten autobiography, a newspaper clipping, a Mormon Church blessing, and an essay. Also included are photocopies of handwritten letters received by Bean. These items include letters received from Mormon Church leaders Heber J. Grant and J. Golden Kimball. Bean was a missionary to the Southern States and lived in Palmyra, New York from 1915 to 1939.

Dates: 1893-1978

Percy Bigmouth papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197230364421]
Identifier: MSS 1991
Scope and Contents

Contains various Mescalero Apache legends recorded by Percy Bigmouth at the request of Carolyn Block (later Akrom). Also includes correspondence, almost entirely from Percy Bigmouth. Book three includes photographs of Bigmouth and two short essays about Percy Bigmouth. There is also a statement made by Bigmouth, Percy's father, on the history of the Mescalero Apaches.

Dates: approximately 1945-1959

Book of Mormon Geographical Commentary

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230342625]
Identifier: MSS 809
Scope and Contents

Typescript of an essay, "Book of Mormon Geographical Commentary," published copy of "Harmony in Book of Mormon Geography," a published copy of "Signs of the Times," a mimeographed copy of "Landing Places of Book of Mormon Colonies," and a photocopy of endorsements of Stout's "Geographical Commentary" essay. Stout writes on a large number of issues relating to the geography of the Book of Mormon.

Dates: 1950

Bridger-Teton National Forest land and resource management plan

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1988
Scope and Contents

Printed correspondence, maps, essays, and tables. The materials relate to the administration of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Also included are descriptions of the forests, their wild life and energy resources, the economic impact of various activities, and wilderness and timber harvests.

Dates: 1986-1987

George H. Brimhall writings

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1229
Scope and Contents

Compilations of the writings of George H. Brimhall, produced by the George H. and Alsina Brimhall family descendants. These writings were produced for reference in the Brimhall Gallery in the George H. Brimhall Building.

Dates: 1988

Diego Miguel Bringas y Encinas description of a map

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233282828]
Identifier: Vault MSS 32
Scope and Contents

Handwritten description of Sonora, Mexico, in Spanish with a handdrawn map of the area. The date of the item is uncertain.

Dates: 1780

Walter C. Cambra essays

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6155
Scope and Contents

Collection contains seven essays written by Cambra on religious topics, including commentaries on the Books of Daniel and Revelations. Materials date from between 1984 and 2013.

Dates: 1984-1993

Donald Q. Cannon and Reid L. Neilson collection of student papers on international church history

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 6197
Scope and Contents

Contains student essays from the International History of the Church course at Brigham Young University. Essays recall the development of Christianity and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the various countries of the world. Materials dated 2000 to 2013.

Dates: 2000-2013