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Autobiography of Elder James Ferguson Bell, including a history of the Malta Mission
Item — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 7528
Scope and Contents
Typescript copy of the original autobiography by Bell, describing his life between April 1827 to March 1855. The document also contains information about the work of Bell during his presidency in the Malta Mission from 1853 to 1855. Original document was written in Pitman shorthand. The transcription is dated November 1998.
Dates:
1853
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Autobiography of Eliza Ann McKee Chambers
Item — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 7648
Scope and Contents
Photocopy of a handwritten transcript of the autobiography, transcribed by Eunice Stella Iverson Gardner. The autobiography describes Chamber's life as a Mormon pioneer and includes descriptions of her daily activities, town dances, and visits from President Brigham Young. Includes a description of her marriage Joseph Chambers and her travels with her husband and children to various western states. A note is included at the end of the notebook from M. Ray Hiatt in 2001, whose wife was a...
Dates:
1934
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Barton Orville Aylesworth correspondence
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 826
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of letters sent to Barton Orville Aylesworth in response to his inquiries. Aylesworth asked these writers of both fiction and factual books to tell him about themselves and about their writings. The replies were mostly short, autobiographical, and often included lists of publications. The letters were usually hand-written and were signed by the authors. Most of the authors sent only one letter, but several sent two, including Bliss Perry (1860-1954), William Wetmore...
Dates:
1877-1906, 1894-1895
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Crystal and Glen Baker papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1596
Scope and Contents
Financial records, correspondence, miscellaneous items, and histories of the Baker family. Also included are three volumes of Peterson family genealogy and history by Ruby Brown Bradfield.
Dates:
1883-1988
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Helary Baker indenture
File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 1213
Scope and Contents
Printed, handwritten and signed indenture. This item is dated on March 8, 1797. It is a contract between George Evans and Daniel Russell regarding the transfer of tracts of land in Kentucky. Baker's signature is affixed to this document in witness to the agreement.
Dates:
1797
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
William George Baker: family life stories
File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 1140
Scope and Contents
Typewritten book including genealogical worksheets and family photographs. The item is a biography of William George Baker (1835-1901) and his descendants. William Baker was a convert to the Mormon Church from England and lived in Nephi and Richfield, Utah.He has a large posterity living mostly in Utah and in other Western states. Also included are genealogies of the Baker family.
Dates:
1980
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Eve Ball papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3096
Abstract
Collection includes research, publications, business records, and photographs which Eve Ball used in her day-to-day life.
Dates:
1855-1984
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
George S. and Algie E. Ballif papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1554
Abstract
Personal and professional papers of Algie and George Ballif including news clippings, awards, certificates, notebooks, correspondence, pamphlets, and miscellaneous items. The bulk of the items are from the years 1960 to 1978. Many items concern George's legal career and Algie's work as a legislator.
Dates:
1911-1984
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Simon Bamberger biographies and stock certificate
File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 2391
Scope and Contents
Handwritten and printed stock certificate for the Bingham Mary Copper Company dated 14 Jan. 1907. The item was signed by Bamberger. Also included are photocopies of printed biographies of Bamberger.
Dates:
1907-1957
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Andrew Jackson bankdraft
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: Vault MSS 624
Scope and Contents
Handwritten and signed bankdraft for thirty-nine dollars sent to McHenry Ewing, treasurer of Nashville University.
Dates:
1829
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
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