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Manuscripts, American

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 66 Collections and/or Records:

James B. Allen papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2183
Abstract

The collection of professional papers of James B. Allen, includes drafts and research files for various books, correspondence, class lecture notes and other papers. Manuscripts include those for The Story of The Latter-day Saints, The Company Town in the American West, Men with a Mission and Hearts Turned to the Fathers.

Dates: approximately 1950-1999
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / James B. Allen papers

J. Max Anderson papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9228
Scope and Contents The collection contains various resources and writings from J. Max Anderson. This includes one of the manuscripts for his book "The Polygamy Story" which was later published in 1979. Included are notes and feedback regarding the book, as well as other resources and research. The research focuses mainly on historical accounts from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its leaders and and members of the church from the 1800s and early 1900s. Also includes two floppy disks from...
Dates: 1935-1979
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / J. Max Anderson papers

LeGrand Baker papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7518
Abstract

Contains the professional and family papers of LeGrand Baker.

Dates: 1955-2009
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / LeGrand Baker papers

Bicycle memoirs / by John Held, Jr., approximately 1910-1957

 File — Box 11: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197239134205], Folder: 14
Identifier: MSS 9064 Series 3
Dates: approximately 1910-1957
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 9064, John Held, Jr. papers / John Held, Jr. manuscripts

Department of History records, approximately 1964-1992

 Series — Carton 27-31: Series 7
Identifier: MSS 2183 Series 7
Scope and Contents note

Series contains documents such as homework, academic papers, newsletters, announcements, and other materials from the Brigham Young University Department of History, circa 1964-1992.

Dates: approximately 1964-1992
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2183, James B. Allen papers

Verl G. Dixon papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1767
Abstract Contains personal and professional papers, paraphernalia, government and civic organization documents, newspapers, photographs, and correspondence relating to Dixon's service in municipal administrative positions and in other civic and private organizations. Includes pamphlets, speeches, and advertisements used in his election campaigns for Provo City Clerk and Mayor. Contains Provo City Annual Reports (1963-1973), municipal tax information, and correspondence with federal and state...
Dates: 1948-2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Verl G. Dixon papers

J Malan Heslop articles and manuscript, 1944-2004

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS P 661 Series 9 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Consists of photocopies of articles that were published in the Deseret News and Church News by J Malan Heslop. Also includes a book written by J Malan Heslop and Dell R. Van Orden "From the Shadow of Death" and other publications. Materials dated 1944-2004.

Dates: 1944-2004
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS P 661, J Malan Heslop photographs and other material / J Malan Heslop papers

James B. Allen drafts and notes, approximately 1975

 Series — Carton 68-69: Series 22
Identifier: MSS 2183 Series 22
Scope and Contents note

Series contains final drafts, letters, correspondence with Deseret Book, book outlines, rough drafts, and notes by James B. Allen. The series also includes galleys. Dated circa 1975.

Dates: approximately 1975
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2183, James B. Allen papers

James B. Allen manuscript for Hearts Turned to the Fathers, 1995

 Series — Oversize 70: Series 23 [Barcode: 31197227622351]
Identifier: MSS 2183 Series 23
Scope and Contents note

Series contains the manuscript of "Hearts Turned to the Fathers: A History of the Genealogical Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints" written by James B. Allen and Jessie L. Embry in 1995.

Dates: 1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2183, James B. Allen papers

James B. Allen manuscript for second edition of Story of The Latter-day Saints, 1992

 Series — Carton 54: Series 17 [Barcode: 31197227622922]
Identifier: MSS 2183 Series 17
Scope and Contents note

Series contains the "Story of the Latter-day Saints," 2nd Edition written by James B. Allen. The first edition was written in 1976. Dated 1992.

Dates: 1992
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2183, James B. Allen papers

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