Biography
Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:
Biography : Alice Tomlison Armstrong, native pioneer
Photocopy of a microfilm copy of a typewritten biography. Alice Tomlison was born in 1857 in England. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and she migrated to Utah and settled in American Fork. She married Joseph Armstrong in 1871 and died in 1941.
Louisa Chamberlain : a youthful pioneer
Typewritten story with handwritten corrections. The story is a fictionalized account of a young woman living in New Harmony, Utah. In the item, Chamberlain tells about her life in nineteenth century Utah.
Gordon Childs papers on the Viola d'Amore
Contains materials pertaining to Gordon Childs’ research on, experience with, and study of, the viola d’amore. It includes his personal collection of viola d'amore music, his research on the viola d'amore, and other materials related to well-known contemporary viola d’amore players and composers. Dated 1602-2014 with the bulk being from 1935-1997.
Norma Larson Elliott collection on Mons Larson
Contains several biographies about Mons Larson and his wives; letters among family members; Larson, Malmstrom, and Eklund genealogy research notes; family reunion records; family photographs, including one that is attached to curved glass; and a draft of the Mons Larson Book of Remembrance. Also includes a DVD of much of the material. Dated 1882-1999, with the bulk of the materials dated 1946-1999.
History of Alexander H. Hill Richards
Five typewritten copies of a biography of Alexander H. Hill Richards. The items contain information concerning the temporal and spiritual experiences of Richards' life.
Calvin K. Jacob collection of the Johannes Gerber family history and papers
Genealogy charts and stories of the Johannes (John) Gerber family, which came west in 1854. Includes correspondence of John T. Gerber, circa 1827-1877, and 14 books of family history.
Philander Simmons biography of Kit Carson
Handwritten and signed biography of Kit Carson. These are the personal recollections of Simmons, who knew Carson from 1858-1867.
Life history of Betsy Williamson Smith
Typewritten biography of Betsy Williamson Smith, a handcart pioneer and a settler in Utah. Also included is the "Smith Family History" tracing the Smith family from the 17th century to the 20th century.
James Pollock Park papers
Printed and handwritten application for Park's widow to receive a pension for his service in the war with Mexico, photocopy of a mission call for Park to serve on a mission for the Mormon Church in Europe, and a brief biography of Park by and unknown author.
Jessie Brooks Poulson papers
Photographs, newsclippings, printed programs, and handwritten testimonies (some photocopies) pertaining to Jessie Brooks Poulson. Also includes a biographical sketch of Henry C. and Jessie Brooks Poulson, written by their children, Mercedes Poulson Anderson and Brooks H. Poulson, which tells of their early lives, courtship, marriage, family, and life in Richfield, Utah.