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Myron Alma Abbott autobiography
File — Box: 1
Identifier: MSS 661
Scope and Contents
Handwritten autobiography of Abbott written in 1917. Includes a description of Abbott's life including his birth in Weber County, and life in Tocquerville and Plymouth, Utah, before moving to Bunkerville, Nevada, in 1877. He describes the stay of the Mormon Apostle, Wilford Woodruff, when he was in Bunkerville while dodging federal officials for polygamy. Also includes Abbott's marriage to Mary Leavitt in 1881 and life in Annabella, Sevier County, Utah, from 1886-1910, where he was involved...
Dates:
1917
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Louisa May Alcott papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 503
Scope and Contents
Handwritten and signed correspondence of Louisa May Alcott and her sister, May Alcott Nieriker and various other family members and writers. The letters are of both a private and professional nature, and discuss social engagements, familial affairs, writing schedules, and upcoming publications. Also included are two portraits, a sound recording with transcript of a radio adaptation of "Little Women," the poem recording with transcript of a radio adaption of "Little Women," the poem "Lines to...
Dates:
1862-1888
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
George Alley papers
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 727
Abstract
Account and receipt books, family correspondence, diary of Stephen Webb Alley, genealogy, family history materials, and memorabilia of the George Alley family. Photographs include studio portraits of Lydia Ann Alley and Susan Hannah Alley Wells, polygamist wives of Mormon Church leader, Daniel H. Wells, and a portrait of George Alley's wife, Mary Symond Alley. A majority of the photos were taken by Salt Lake City photographer Charles R. Savage. The photographs are albumen and matte collodion...
Dates:
1834-1891
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
David Hammond Allred letter
File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 79
Scope and Contents
Letter dated January 24, 1976 and addressed to LeGrand Baker, an archivist at Brigham Young University. Allred writes about John Markland Jones, a convert to the Mormon Church who migrated to Utah and later to Los Angeles County, California.
Dates:
1976
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Jedediah Stanley Anderson papers
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSS 1639
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, certificates, journals, newespaper articles, pamphlets, magazines, notes, and personal items. The correspondence is between Anderson , his family, friends, and leaders of the Mormon Church. Many of the items deal with personal and family matters. The diaries are in six volumes and include genealogical items. The newspaper clippings relate to Anderson and his family.
Dates:
1887-1950
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Anthony Armstrong papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1510
Scope and Contents
Autobiographical materials, publishers' correspondence and contracts, and manuscripts for literary works. Anthony Armstrong flourished from 1924 to 1976 and was known for writing in several literary genres, including historical, humorous, crime, and country novels; humorous short stories; drama; nonfiction works; and film and radio scripts.
Dates:
1920-1976
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Elvira Stevens Barney book papers
File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 263
Scope and Contents
Materials that were found in a book held by the Latter-day Saint Church Historical Department. Collection includes a greeting card, love letter, copy of a quote, and a short printed biography (photocopy).
Dates:
1892-1907
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
George Washington Bean diaries
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1038
Scope and Contents
Handwritten diaries, two autobiographies, account books, patriarchal blessings, biographies of family members, and Bean family history and genealogy. Bean writes about his early life and migration to Utah; his work as an Indian interpreter from 1852 to 1853; his pursuit of the Ute chief, Walker, in 1854; his Indian mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1855 to 1856; his life in Provo, Utah; his participation in the Black Hawk Indian War; and...
Dates:
1852-1897
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Research materials on George Beard
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSS 1451
Scope and Contents
Manuscripts and photocopies collected by Davies while researching and writing a biography entitled, "George Beard, Mormon Pioneer Artist with a Camera," privately published, ca. 1974. Collection includes Beard's memoirs and correspondence, news clippings and biographies about him, a transcript of his funeral service, Beard family histories, photographs, and a short color film made by KSL-TV regarding Beard's life. Papers include materials authored by Lovenia Bullock Beard, Edna Beard Taylor,...
Dates:
1916-1974
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Biographies
File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 1592
Scope and Contents
Photocopies of typewritten biographies of Henry Bailey Jacobs and Zina Diantha Huntington Young, along with photocopies of typed and handwritten letters. The items, which relate to family matters and marriage relationships, include a letter from the LDS Historical Department regarding the marriages of Zina to Joseph Smith and Brigham Young, and a letter from the U.S. Customs Court in New York denying the existence of any records relating to a divorce between Henry and Zina.
Dates:
1844-1976
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
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