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Found in 12946 Collections and/or Records:

William Riley Hurst diary, 1986-1987

 Item — Box 7: [Barcode: 31197239239285], Folder: 2
Identifier: MSS 8812 Item 31
Scope and Contents William celebrates his grandchildren's birthdays and baptisms. His failing health requires him to check in with a doctor frequently. William visits his son Grant in Virginia. William's daughter Heather has to go to court for the case between her ex-husband and Family Services. William writes of the politics surrounding the Reagan administration. He spends much time with his family. He catches the flu. He gets a pace maker. William struggles with his depression. His daughter Heather is sealed...
Dates: 1986-1987

William Riley Hurst diary, 1987-1989

 Item — Box 7: [Barcode: 31197239239285], Folder: 3
Identifier: MSS 8812 Item 32
Scope and Contents

William and Carol help to care for his grandchildren. They spend time living with their daughter Heather. William is hospitalized for his stomach ulcers and other health failures, but does not stay long. William writes of a dangerously cold winter. He begins to have hearing failure. He visits his elderly sisters frequently. He visits his son Reed in Idaho. He writes of George Bush winning the election.

Dates: 1987-1989

William Riley Hurst diary, 1989-1990

 Item — Box 8: [Barcode: 31197239239293], Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 8812 Item 33
Scope and Contents William and Carol spend much time at their daughter Heather's house helping to care for her children. William writes of the violence surrounding the Student Movement in China. William frequently visits his ailing older sister Luell until she passes away. He writes of watching the fall of the Berlin Wall on the news. William struggles with his intense physical pain and intense hatred of drugs and medication. His family has a Hurst family reunion. William writes of President Ezra Taft Benson's...
Dates: 1989-1990

William Riley Hurst diary, 1990-1992

 Item — Box 8: [Barcode: 31197239239293], Folder: 2
Identifier: MSS 8812 Item 34
Scope and Contents William and Carol plan to visit their son grant in Dallas for Christmas, but are unable to go due to unfavorable weather. William writes of his religious study and church activity. He visits his elderly sister Marge at her care center. He ordains his grandson to the Priesthood. He and his wife live at their daughter Heather's house much of the time to help care for her children. William goes to the doctor and learns he has serious heart problems and likely colon cancer. The Hursts have a...
Dates: 1990-1992

William Riley Hurst diary, 1992-1995

 Item — Box 8: [Barcode: 31197239239293], Folder: 3
Identifier: MSS 8812 Item 35
Scope and Contents

William writes of the presidential race between Clinton and Bush. William has financial qualms with his adopted daughter Bessie. William and Carol care frequently for their grandchildren. William backs up into another car but there is minimal damage to both vehicles. William's son Winston has some struggles with the Church. William suffers from pain and limited mobility as he gets older. He is hospitalized three times for serious surgeries.

Dates: 1992-1995

William Riley Hurst diary, 1995 May-June

 Item — Box 9: [Barcode: 31197239239301], Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 8812 Item 36
Scope and Contents

William expresses his love for his wife. He writes of his increasing physical pain and limitations. He gives a talk in church. His son Grant becomes a bishop. William bears his testimony. He writes about Utah being chosen to host the 2002 Winter Olympics. William's medications have some unpleasant mental side effects. He reaches a point where he can no longer write.

Dates: 1995 May-June

William Riley Hurst diary, 1937 July-October

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197239239228], Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 8812 Item 1
Scope and Contents

William explains the circumstances of his loneliness and financial struggles, as well as his faith and religious studies.

Dates: 1937 July-October

William Riley Hurst diary, 1964

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197239239228], Folder: 2
Identifier: MSS 8812 Item 2
Scope and Contents

William writes about his journey toward becoming commissioner and his following dealings as such. He also discusses his poor health and financial and family struggles.

Dates: 1964

William Riley Hurst diary, 1965

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197239239228], Folder: 3
Identifier: MSS 8812 Item 3
Scope and Contents

William explains his sufferings with his poor physical and mental health. He goes through his day-to-day of caring for his elderly mother, performing his public service duties, and running the family store.

Dates: 1965

William Riley Hurst diary, 1966 January-May

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197239239228], Folder: 4
Identifier: MSS 8812 Item 4
Scope and Contents

William shares his feelings about Native Americans and his dealings with them as a public servant. His relationship with his wife becomes more rocky. He talks about his business dealings and travels around Utah.

Dates: 1966 January-May