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 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms

Found in 3198 Collections and/or Records:

Samuel L. Gully, 2000

 File — Box 43: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233644654], Folder: 14
Identifier: MSS 8000 Series 2 Sub-Series 1 File 130
Scope and Contents

Contains a short photocopied biography of Samuel Gully, and a packet of family group records on Samuel, two wives, their parents etc. Materials dated 2000.

Dates: 2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Mormon Battalion Association records / Mormon Battalion Association records / Mormon Battalion Association biographies of original members

Samuel M. Leiper document, 1853 April 1

 Item — Box 3: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197232550654], Folder: 5
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 1 Sub-Series 2 Item 5
Scope and Contents

Document giving William J. Leiper power of attorney for Samuel M. Leiper, signed by Samuel M. Leiper, dated April 1, 1853.

Dates: 1853 April 1
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / John K. Kane papers / John K. Kane papers on ancestors and relatives

Samuel M. Leiper notice of non-payment, 1853 October 31

 Item — Box 3: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197232550654], Folder: 4
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 1 Sub-Series 2 Item 4
Scope and Contents

Notice of non-payment for $5000, from A. Post Campbell (on behalf of Willima A. Irvine) to Samuel M. Leiper, dated October 31, 1853.

Dates: 1853 October 31
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / John K. Kane papers / John K. Kane papers on ancestors and relatives

Samuel M. Leiper notice of protest, 1853 October 31

 Item — Box 3: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197232550654], Folder: 5
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 1 Sub-Series 2 Item 7
Scope and Contents

Notice of protest for non-payment from Ocean Bank to Samuel M. Leiper, dated October 31, 1853.

Dates: 1853 October 31
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / John K. Kane papers / John K. Kane papers on ancestors and relatives

Samuel Porter Ewing, Sr. pioneer of 1847

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230318385]
Identifier: MSS SC 1970
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a typewritten biography of Samuel Porter Ewing (1838-1895). Ewing was a Mormon pioneer who settled in Provo, Utah and later in Mona, Utah.

Dates: 1930
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Samuel Russell, Sr. and Samuel Russell, Jr. family histories, diaries, and other materials, 1869-1954

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1511 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains Russell family histories and biographies, diaries, speeches, blessings, daybooks, and other family items. Dated 1869 to 1954.

Dates: Other: 1869-1954
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Russell family papers

Samuel Russell (Sr.?) biography, 1882 October 16 - 1890 March 11

 File — Box 1: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197233277570], Folder: 5
Identifier: MSS 1511 Series 1 File 5
Scope and Contents

Contains a handwritten copy of the Life of Samuel Russell, as written by his son, 49 pages (same material as in folder #4). Dated October 1882 to March 1890.

Dates: 1882 October 16 - 1890 March 11
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Russell family papers / Samuel Russell, Sr. and Samuel Russell, Jr. family histories, diaries, and other materials

Samuel Russell, Sr. diary and life sketch, 1882 October 6 - 1890 March 11

 File — Box 1: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197233277570], Folder: 4
Identifier: MSS 1511 Series 1 File 4
Scope and Contents

Contains an original typed copy of the Samuel Russell [Sr.] diary, and Sketch of the Life of Samuel Russell. Photocopy in folder #1 above. Materials dated October 1882 – March 1890.

Dates: 1882 October 6 - 1890 March 11
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Russell family papers / Samuel Russell, Sr. and Samuel Russell, Jr. family histories, diaries, and other materials

San Francisco trip, 1972 August

 File — Box 50: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197231240687], Folder: 21
Identifier: UA 566 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 File 186
Scope and Contents

Contains notes and information regarding Eugene Thompson's trip to California to check historical sources there. Includes information and map regarding Vacaville, California.

Dates: 1972 August
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Centennial History Project records / Centennial History Project source material files / Centennial History Project topical source files

Sandberg, Andrew Gustave, 1863-1933, approximately 1950-1959

 Item — Box 2: [Barcode: 31197232486438]
Identifier: MSS 827
Dates: approximately 1950-1959
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / J. Allen Parkinson biographies / SA-SU

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