Autobiographies
Found in 2092 Collections and/or Records:
Flora Johnson LeFevre autobiographical summary, 1990
Flora Johnson LeFevre autobiographical summary
Florin M. Rose memoir and photographs, before 2000
Materials contain a memoir written by Florin M. Rose regarding his service as a sniper in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1943-1946. Memoir discusses combat experiences during the battles in Normandy, St. Lo and Brest, including narrow escapes from sniper fire and artillery, taking German prisoners, and difficult experiences (including being wounded) during the Battle of the Bulge. Includes two photocopied photographs of Rose. Dated before 2000.
Floyd A. Davis papers, 1943-1949, approximately 2000
Materials include short typewritten memoir submitted by Floyd A. Davis's family outlining how he came to be in the service through Army ROTC, some details from his personal life. Also includes short stories from his time in service, five photocopied photographs, and two photocopied newspaper articles about Davis and his four brothers. Materials relate to Davis' service in the U.S. Army during World War II. Dated 1943-1949, approximately 2000.
Floyd A. Johnson autobiography, 1998
Materials include an autobiography detailing Floyd Johnson's service in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a radio operator on a sea plane in the Pacific. He included his autobiography titled, "From Then 'Til Now" about his entire life story. Dated 1998.
Nils C. Flygare papers
Includes journals, an autobiography, family genealogy, biographical information, and correspondence and research information from Philip L. Walker. Describes Flygare's personal life, pioneer memories, missionary experiences, LDS Church activities, leadership activities in business and civic activities in Sweden and Utah.
Foreword to a life story
Photocopy of a handwritten autobiography of John L. Seymour who taught at Sacramento Junior College for 24 years, produced and directed many plays, composed operas and chamber music. He later moved to Cedar City, Utah after the death of his mother and established a memorial library for her at Southern Utah State College. He discusses the operas he wrote and describes his philosophy of life.
William Forman diary and biographies
Photocopy of a microfilm copy of a typescript. Forman writes about his youth. He was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in 1851 and migrated to Utah in 1854. He lived in Salt Lake City, Utah Valley, and Heber City, Utah. He was fined for polygamy in 1891. Also included are three biographies of family members written by John Forman in 1932.
Forrest W. Yorgason papers, 1993 August 24
Materials contain memoir of several instances during Forrest W. Yorgason's combat missions in which his life was preserved from enemy shells, malfunctions and accidents. Includes a timeline of his military service, including the locations and dates of places he served and his bombing missions. Also includes a photocopied photograph of Yorgason. Dated August 24, 19993.
Francis Evan Hughes excerpt from autobiography and interview, approximately 1985, 2001 March 11
Materials contain a portion of the autobiography of Francis Evans Hughes regarding his service in the U.S. Army during World War II. Includes his training, and his involvement in the war in Africa and Corsica. Contains a transcribed oral interview with Hughes discussing his wartime experiences. Dated approximately 1985, March 11, 2001.