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David W. Seegmiller diary, January 1959–September 1961, including photographs. At this time David and his family were living in New York City. This diary tells of David's schooling and teaching certification to receive his Ph.D. in education. It also mentions their son's baptism into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints along with visits from friends. He also discusses the Berlin Wall and the Bay of Pigs invasion.

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David W. Seegmiller diary, September 1959–August 1963, including photographs. This part tells of John Glenn and his trip around the earth and the Cuban Missile Crisis. It also mentions the need of their son to get glasses and a vacation to Arizona and Utah. In addition, David mentions that Jesse qualified to be enrolled in the accelerated junior high program and that they purchased a 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.

Scope and Contents note David W. Seegmiller diary, circa 1916–1926, including photographs, birth certificates, and other important papers. In this diary David gives some of his genealogy, dating back as early as 1770 at the birth of his great, great grandfather John Walter Griffiths. He describes his ancestor's journey to Utah following their conversion to the "Mormon" church. Throughout this narrative he describes their musical and theatrical talent as he is trying to connect his love of musical prowess with that...

Scope and Contents note David W. Seegmiller diary, circa 1926–1931, including photographs. This part of the diary tells of several trips his family took while he was young. During the summer of 1928 while en route to drop his brother off in Washington D.C. for a job, his family travelled all over the U.S. camping and driving by car. He also tells stories of his time as a boy scout and the many hikes and campouts he participated in. He also discusses his discovery of physical imperfections such as buck teeth, a...

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David W. Seegmiller diary, circa 1931-1935, including photographs and other important papers. This part describes another cross country trip to Washington D. C. to visit his brother Arlo and his wife Pearl. It also chronicles his years in high school and his start of school at the University of Utah in 1935.

Scope and Contents note David W. Seegmiller diary, January 1936–December 1939, including photographs and performance programs. This diary profiles David's graduation from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors. He majored in Music Education with a minor in Accounting and a high school teaching certificate. He was selected to sing a solo at the commencement ceremonies. It also tells of his first professional singing job at KSL and his first two years as a teacher of the 5th grade at the...

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David W. Seegmiller diary, January 1940–December 1942, including photographs, performance programs, and other important papers. This part of the diary tells of his next two years of teaching and summers in New York City. He also mentions the marriage of his sister Marie and the attack at Pearl Harbor. During this time he receives his patriarchal blessing, is drafted into the army, and is sent off to training camp in the Pacific Northwest.

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David W. Seegmiller diary, January 1943–December 1944, including photographs and other important paper relating to his time spent in the military. There is also an autographed photograph of Judy Garland. This part of the diary deals particularly with his service in the army. He was trained in Chinese and telephone operation.

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David W. Seegmiller diary, January-August 1945, including photographs and news clippings. This diary tells of his military experiences overseas in India and China.

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David W. Seegmiller diary, September 1945–December 1946, including photographs. This part of the diary describes his honorable discharge from the army following the war and his return to Utah. It also tells of his decision to move to New York to continue his musical education.