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Essays

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms

Found in 924 Collections and/or Records:

Unused manuscripts, 1983-1984

 File — Box 40: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197239147397], Folder: 3
Identifier: MSS 1527 Series 3
Dates: 1983-1984
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Exponent II records / Exponent II production records

Upton Sinclair's opinion of the Mormon Church

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230327543]
Identifier: MSS SC 2833
Scope and Contents

Typewritten excerpts from the writings of Upton Sinclair. Sinclair presents a negative opinion of the Mormon Church including, "Seldom has a priestly caste evolved a more perfect system for separating its devotees from their cash."

Dates: 1940
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Utah and Mormon Architects' biographical files

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2949
Abstract Contains biographical files for over 100 architects and architectural firms that practiced in Utah and/or for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The files vary from detailed to general, containing photocopies, bibliographic notes, articles and other research materials collected for over twenty years. The collection includes 35mm photographic slides, related to certain architects or firms. Also contains a list of architects generated by the Utah State Historical Society and a...
Dates: approximately 1981-2005
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

The Utah Eastern Railroad and its predecessors

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230322239]
Identifier: MSS SC 2329
Scope and Contents

Carbon copy of a typewritten essay. The item was published in the Utah Historical Quarterly in the Jan. 1955 issue. The item relates to the efforts to bring coal by rail from the eastern areas of Utah.

Dates: 1955
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Utah schools and education

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230307644]
Identifier: MSS SC 974
Scope and Contents

Typewritten carbon copy of an essay describing the schools of Utah shortly after the turn of the century.

Dates: 1910
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Utah's prison system

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230322197]
Identifier: MSS SC 2325
Scope and Contents

Mimeograph of a typewritten essay. Smith outlines the expenses and problems of the Utah prison system and makes suggestions for the rehabilitation of criminals.

Dates: 1961
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Vance family genealogies and patriarchal blessings

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230317528]
Identifier: MSS SC 1858
Scope and Contents

One handwritten genealogy and eighteen Mormon patriarchal blessings for members of the Vance and Johnson families.

Dates: 1852-1928
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

A vision

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 2755
Scope and Contents

Handwriten "vision." Young was concerned about the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon and the mission of the first president of the Mormon Church, Joseph Smith (1805-1844). While asleep he had a vision in which he was shown the golden plates from which the Book of Mormon was translated. He was also given a sword with which to fight against evil. He was also given an interpretation of the dream. The date of the item is uncertain.

Dates: approximately 1840
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Visit of one of the three Nephites

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230329952]
Identifier: MSS SC 3078
Scope and Contents Photocopy of a microfilm reproduction of a typed manuscript. The item is an account of Thomas Durham, his wife, Carol, and his son, Thomas Jr., when they were travelling from Payson, Utah, to Salt Lake City, Utah, to attend General Conference of the Mormon Church. They were camped on "this side" [south?] of the Provo River when "a man rode up on a beautiful b---- pony, with four white feet, all so clean. . . . As he rode up, he spoke to Brother Durham, asking his name. Then he told him...
Dates: 1930
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Rex A. Wadham personal papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1717
Scope and Contents The Rex A. Wadham Collection is a collection of the personal papers, original writings, and original illustrations of Dr. Rex A. Wadham. The majority of the papers included in the collection are the original writings and illustrations made by Dr. Wadham for use in the classes that he taught in the School of Education and the Department of Religion during his tenure as a professor at Brigham Young University. Also included are other personal works including but not limited to documents...
Dates: 1963-1986
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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