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West (U.S.) -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 99 Collections and/or Records:

James B. Allen notes for The Twelve in England -- 1840, approximately 1975

 Series — Carton 67: Series 21 [Barcode: 31197227622328]
Identifier: MSS 2183 Series 21
Scope and Contents note

Series contains rough drafts of chapters written by James B. Allen for his research regarding the twelve apostles and their mission to England, circa 1975.

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

James B. Allen notes on the history of the Genealogical Society, approximately 1994

 Series — Carton 19-20: Series 5
Identifier: MSS 2183 Series 5
Scope and Contents note

Series contains research notes of the history of the Genealogical Society by James B. Allen used in preparation on "Hearts Turned to the Fathers" by Allen, Jessie L. Embry, and Kahlile B. Mehr, circa 1994.

Dates: approximately 1994
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2183, James B. Allen papers

James B. Allen notes on western states, approximately 1964-1992

 Series — Carton 59-60: Series 18
Identifier: MSS 2183 Series 18
Scope and Contents note

Series contains the notes of James B. Allen on how the western states became part of America, circa 1964-1992

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

James B. Allen papers on company towns in the American West, approximately 1965

 Series — Carton 62-64: Series 19
Identifier: MSS 2183 Series 19
Scope and Contents note

Series contains notes by James B. Allen on company towns in the American West. These documents contain state-by-state research data, photos, maps, memorabilia, taped interviews, and other notes. Also included is "Men with a Mission" typed manuscript. Dated circa 1964.

Dates: approximately 1965
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2183, James B. Allen papers

James B. Allen papers on Utah and the West, 1965

 Series — Carton 48: Series 15 [Barcode: 31197227622898]
Identifier: MSS 2183 Series 15
Scope and Contents note

Series contains notes by James B. Allen on the conference on Utah and the West, 1965.

Dates: 1965
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2183, James B. Allen papers

James B. Allen research notes, approximately 1964-1992

 Series — Carton 45-47, 51, 53: Series 14
Identifier: MSS 2183 Series 14
Scope and Contents note

Series contains research notes on various historical projects in which Allen was engaged. Includes information on the Church Historical Department Association, the Work Conference of Records Committee, the Indian Student Placement Program, elementary education in Pioneer Utah, Allen's master's thesis, World War II housing, the seminary and institute programs, J. Reuben Clark, Jr., Reed Smoot, technology, and Joseph Smith's first vision. Dated from circa 1964 to 1992.

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

LDS Asian American Oral History Project case files, 1991-2008

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 7752 Series 31 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Includes contracts, contact information, and biographical information for the participants, as well as the original audio recordings of the oral history interviews conducted by the LDS Asian American Oral History Project, 1991-2008.

Dates: 1991-2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7752, Charles Redd Center for Western Studies oral history project records / LDS Asian American Oral History Project transcripts and case files

LDS Asian American Oral History Project transcripts, 1991-2008

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 7752 Series 31 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains transcripts of recorded interviews done with participants in the LDS Asian American Oral History Project, as well as background information about those participants, 1991-2008.

Dates: 1991-2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7752, Charles Redd Center for Western Studies oral history project records / LDS Asian American Oral History Project transcripts and case files

LDS Asian American Oral History Project transcripts and case files, 1991-2008

 Series
Identifier: MSS 7752 Series 31
Scope and Contents

Includes contracts from and contact information for participants in the LDS Asian American Oral History Project, as well as the original audio recordings of the oral history interviews, and transcripts for those interviews, 1991-2008.

Dates: 1991-2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7752, Charles Redd Center for Western Studies oral history project records

LDS Family Life Oral History Project case files, 1980-1985

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 7752 Series 16 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Includes contracts, contact information, and biographical information for the participants, as well as the original audio recordings of the oral history interviews conducted by the LDS Family Life Oral History Project, 1980-1985.

Dates: 1980-1985
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7752, Charles Redd Center for Western Studies oral history project records / LDS Family Life Oral History Project transcripts and case files

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