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Autobiographies

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms

Found in 2092 Collections and/or Records:

Flora Johnson LeFevre autobiographical summary, 1990

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 31197232579919], Folder: 11
Identifier: MSS 9024
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Flora Johnson LeFevre autobiographical summary

 Digital Record
Identifier: MSS9024_B2_F11
Dates: 1990

Florin M. Rose memoir and photographs, before 2000

 File — Box 4: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 8 [Barcode: 31197231005429], Folder: 30
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 2 File 95
Scope and Contents note

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.

Dates: before 2000

Floyd A. Davis papers, 1943-1949, approximately 2000

 File — Box 14: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 14; Series 8 [Barcode: 31197231005049], Folder: 15
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 1 File 370
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1943-1949; approximately 2000

Floyd A. Johnson autobiography, 1998

 File — Box 59: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 9; Series 12; Series 14; Series 8 [Barcode: 31197231012920], Folder: 17
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 4 File 1248
Scope and Contents note

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.

Dates: Publication: 1998

Nils C. Flygare papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197227329429]
Identifier: MSS 1496
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1841-1902

Foreword to a life story

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230316199]
Identifier: MSS SC 1819
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1980

William Forman diary and biographies

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230331792]
Identifier: MSS SC 3236
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1870-1932

Forrest W. Yorgason papers, 1993 August 24

 File — Box 6: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 8 [Barcode: 31197231005445], Folder: 16
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 2 File 159
Scope and Contents note

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.

Dates: 1993 August 24

Francis Evan Hughes excerpt from autobiography and interview, approximately 1985, 2001 March 11

 File — Box 6: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 8 [Barcode: 31197231005445], Folder: 34
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 6 File 173
Scope and Contents note

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.

Dates: approximately 1985; 2001 March 11