Scrapbooks
Found in 12946 Collections and/or Records:
William Riley Hurst diary, 1986-1987
William Riley Hurst diary, 1987-1989
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.
William Riley Hurst diary, 1989-1990
William Riley Hurst diary, 1990-1992
William Riley Hurst diary, 1992-1995
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.
William Riley Hurst diary, 1995 May-June
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.
William Riley Hurst diary, 1937 July-October
William explains the circumstances of his loneliness and financial struggles, as well as his faith and religious studies.
William Riley Hurst diary, 1964
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.
William Riley Hurst diary, 1965
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.
William Riley Hurst diary, 1966 January-May
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.