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Obituaries -- United States

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 41 Collections and/or Records:

Robert P. Manookin vocal manuscripts, approximately 1952-1991

 Sub-Series — Box 6: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197235222665], Folder: 3
Identifier: MSS 7821 Series 2 Sub-Series 10
Scope and Contents

The subseries contains manuscripts written and arranged by Robert P. Manookin for vocal performance. In accompaniment, the works are written for piano or organ. Other accompaniments are written for various string and horn instruments. The pieces are mostly spiritual, accompanied by a few secular songs. Dates range approximately 1952-1991.

Dates: approximately 1952-1991

Roland and Sybil Vincent family materials, 1949-1952

 Series — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3; Series 4; Series 5; Series 6 [Barcode: 31197239243600], Folder: 6-8
Identifier: MSS 9109 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains materials related to Roland and Sybil Vincent and their three children (Janise, Roland Brent, and Colleen): one folder per child, containing newspaper clippings and/or funeral proceedings (Janise and Brent were unfortunately killed in car crashes in 1952 and 1949 respectively; Colleen was stillborn). Materials dated 1949-1952.

Dates: 1949-1952

Thomas L. Kane journal, 1851-1852

 Item — Box 12: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197232550746], Folder: 37
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 2 Sub-Series 6 Item 1
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of journal by Kane including entries between November 11, 1851 and September 27, 1852

Dates: Majority of material found within 1851-1852

Thomas L. Kane journal and copybook, 1839-1851

 Item — Box 12: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197232550746], Folder: 33
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 2 Sub-Series 6 Item 1
Scope and Contents

Journal by Kane recording a trip Kane took to France, an interview with Dr. Benneville, a visit to Blockley Hospital, and various poetic and philosophical writings. Also contains copied letters and documents regarding the Mormons' settlement on Indian territory at Council Bluffs and various family history notes. Also includes part of a draft of "To Find These Places."

Dates: Majority of material found within 1839-1851

Thomas L. Kane journals, manuscripts, and other material, 1839-1886

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 2 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains journals and notebooks belonging to Kane, as well as manuscripts, letters, passports, and other materials. Items include lists of Kane's everyday dealings, his poetic and philosophical writings, his last will and testament, and his obituary. Materials date between 1839 and 1884.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1839-1886

Thomas L. Kane manuscript, date of production not identified

 Item — Box 13: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197232550753], Folder: 6
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 2 Sub-Series 6 Item 8
Scope and Contents

Draft of Kane manuscript saying there is still beauty on the earth, the world says that the last Apostle fought with wild beasts, the last battle for liberty was fought at Yorktown. Date of production not identified.

Dates: Majority of material found within date of production not identified

Thomas L. Kane notebook, 1856-1857

 Item — Box 13: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197232550753], Folder: 1
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 2 Sub-Series 6 Item 1
Scope and Contents

Notebook by Kane containing drafts of letters, messages concerning the death of his brother Elisha Kane, record of his trip from the West Indies, and financial and business notes from Kane's life between August 18, 1856 to July 1, 1857.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1856-1857

Thomas L. Kane notebook, 1856-1857

 Item — Box 13: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197232550753], Folder: 2
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 2 Sub-Series 6 Item 1
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of notebook by Kane containing drafts of letters, messages concerning the death of his brother Elisha Kane, record of his trip from the West Indies, and financial and business notes from Kane's life between August 18, 1856 to July 1, 1857.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1856-1857

Thomas L. Kane pamphlet, date of production not identified

 Item — Box 13: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197232550753], Folder: 6
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 2 Sub-Series 6 Item 13
Scope and Contents

Small hand-made pamphlet labeled "from A. B. and B." with quotes on various subjects. Date of production not identified.

Dates: Majority of material found within date of production not identified

W. Y. Lellas letter to Katie Bell, [1887?] February 23

 Item — Box 13: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197232550753], Folder: 3A
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 2 Sub-Series 6 Item 8
Scope and Contents

Letter from Lellas to Bell thanking her for the birthday greetings, dated February 23.

Dates: [1887?] February 23