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Found in 34 Collections and/or Records:

Gordon Childs collection on "In The Pasha's Garden", 1934-1986

 Series — Box 2: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3; Series 6, Folder: 9
Identifier: MSS 8507 Series 2
Scope and Contents

This series contains materials that Gordon Childs collected and compiled on an opera called “In The Pasha’s Garden” by John Laurence Seymour which has a viola d’amore solo during one of the acts. It includes musical scores and correspondence related to Childs' research. Dated 1934-1986.

Dates: 1934-1986
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8507, Gordon Childs papers on the Viola d'Amore

History of Alexander H. Hill Richards

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230315928]
Identifier: MSS SC 1854
Scope and Contents

Five typewritten copies of a biography of Alexander H. Hill Richards. The items contain information concerning the temporal and spiritual experiences of Richards' life.

Dates: 1930
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / History of Alexander H. Hill Richards

Calvin K. Jacob collection of the Johannes Gerber family history and papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 5969
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1827-1880
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Calvin K. Jacob collection of the Johannes Gerber family history and papers

Janet Jenson biography of Franklin Stewart Harris, approximately 1980-2002

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1106 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Includes material and audiocassettes collected by Janet Jenson, concerning her grandfather Franklin S. Harris. Dated approximately 1980-2002.

Dates: approximately 1980-2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1106, Janet Jenson collection on Franklin Stewart Harris

Janet Jenson research notes for Harris biography, approximately 1980-2000

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1106 Series 8
Scope and Contents

Materials include Janet Jenson's research notes for the Franklin S. Harris biography. Dated approximately 1980-2000.

Dates: approximately 1980-2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1106, Janet Jenson collection on Franklin Stewart Harris

Joe J. Christensen papers, approximately 1995-2006

 File — Box 123: Series 2; Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 9; Series 10; Series 12; Series 14; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197232593993], Folder: 15
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 10 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Materials include prints of scanned photographs, and various materials written by Joe J. Christensen regarding his personal history and time serving in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. The photographs scanned were from his service (1953-1955), and the written material includes a biography, war experiences, and an article published in the Liahona Magazine. Also contains a Saint at War Participant Information Sheet. Dates range approximately 1955-2006.

Dates: approximately 1995-2006
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2350, Saints at War Project records / Saints at War Project records for Korean War / Saints at War Project records for the United States Air Force

John C. Walker biographical material, 1910-1957

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 31197230218981], Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 1099
Dates: 1910-1957
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1099, John H. Walker family papers / John C. Walker papers

John H. Walker biographical papers, undated

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197230218999], Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 1099
Dates: undated
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1099, John H. Walker family papers / John H. Walker papers

Philander Simmons biography of Kit Carson

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233291837]
Identifier: Vault MSS 657
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed biography of Kit Carson. These are the personal recollections of Simmons, who knew Carson from 1858-1867.

Dates: 1870
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Philander Simmons biography of Kit Carson

L. DeWayne Young collection on Mary B. Jensen, approximately 1990-2000

 File — Box 8: Series 3; Series 4, Folder: 5
Identifier: MSS 7850 Series 4
Scope and Contents Young and Mary B. Jensen worked together several years, as folk dance instructors and in the presidency of the National Folk Organization. This collection of materials includes many histories written by L. DeWayne Young, including a nomination for her NDA Heritage Award. There are also a few programs from her time as the director of the Brigham Young International Folk Dancers. This sub-series focuses on Jensen’s achievements and awards, with praises from many sources. Dates range from...
Dates: approximately 1990-2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7850, L. DeWayne Young collection on folk dancing / L. DeWayne Young collection on members of the folk dance community

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