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Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms

Found in 2700 Collections and/or Records:

William Nuttall and Mary Langhorn biographical materials, bulk: 1796-1864, 1798-1880

 File — Box 7: [Barcode: 31197233294625], Folder: 24
Identifier: Vault MSS 790
Dates: Majority of material found within 1796-1864, 1798-1880
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 790, L. John Nuttall papers

William Pinkney life sketch to Joseph Delaplaine, approximately 1813-1824

 Item — Folder 13: [Barcode: 31197232567054]
Identifier: Vault MSS 450 Item 13
Dates: approximately 1813-1824
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 450, Joseph Delaplaine correspondence

William R. Tubbs, 2006-2008

 File — Box 52: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233644746], Folder: 8
Identifier: MSS 8000 Series 2 Sub-Series 1 File 276
Scope and Contents

Contains biographical info and handwritten notes on William R. Tubbs, Battalion Trail guide featuring William, family group records for William and wife Sophia, family research correspondence on William and Sophia, biographies and photocopies on Sophia Gribble/Sophia Tubbs/Huldah Sophia Smith Bribble Tubbs (with handwritten draft), and family notes. Materials dated 2006 to 2008.

Dates: 2006-2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8000, Mormon Battalion Association records / Mormon Battalion Association records / Mormon Battalion Association biographies of original members

William S. Muir, 1956-1997

 File — Box 48: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233644704], Folder: 5
Identifier: MSS 8000 Series 2 Sub-Series 1 File 205
Scope and Contents

Contains glossy photograph and biographies of William Smith Muir (including photocopies), name index photocopy, family group record for William and wife Jean (or Jane) Robb, and biography of Jean. Materials dated 1956 to 1997.

Dates: 1956-1997
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8000, Mormon Battalion Association records / Mormon Battalion Association records / Mormon Battalion Association biographies of original members

William Sidney S. Willes, 1950 - after 1964

 File — Box 53: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233644753], Folder: 14
Identifier: MSS 8000 Series 2 Sub-Series 1 File 294
Scope and Contents

Contains biographies and pedigree charts for William Sidney Smith Willes and his parents, and family group record for William and 2 wives. Materials dated 1950 to some time after 1964.

Dates: 1950 - after 1964
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8000, Mormon Battalion Association records / Mormon Battalion Association records / Mormon Battalion Association biographies of original members

William T. O'Bryant papers, 1938-1944, approximately 2004

 File — Box 52: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 12 [Barcode: 31197231012854], Folder: 15
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 4 File 1125
Scope and Contents note

Material contains a biographical sketch of career highlights as a Naval officer during World War II of William T. O'Bryant. Describes his assignment to the gunnery department on the U.S.S. Tuscaloosa. Describes meeting General Dwight D. Eisenhower. Also describes his participation in D-day and tells of the difficulty with the fog. Also included were certificates, pictures and articles from magazines and newspapers. Dated 1938-1944, approximately 2004.

Dates: 1938-1944; approximately 2004
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2350, Saints at War Project records / Saints at War Project records for World War II (Europe) / Saints at War Project records for the United States Navy

William W. Casper, 1986-1997

 File — Box 40: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233644621], Folder: 16
Identifier: MSS 8000 Series 2 Sub-Series 1 File 64
Scope and Contents

Contains a glossy reproduced photo of William Casper, histories written by descendants, photocopies from "Pioneers and Prominent Men of Utah--1847" featuring Casper, family group records for William and wife Sarah, and life sketch of Sarah Ann (or Anna) Bean Casper. Materials dated 1986 to 1997.

Dates: 1986-1997
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8000, Mormon Battalion Association records / Mormon Battalion Association records / Mormon Battalion Association biographies of original members

William W. Rust, 1962-1998

 File — Box 49: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233644712], Folder: 23
Identifier: MSS 8000 Series 2 Sub-Series 1 File 238
Scope and Contents

Contains glossy photo of William Walker Rust, history of the George Smith Rust family, family correspondence, family group records for William and wives Mary Thurston Rand and Mary Aspin, name indexes and other research, and biography of Mary Aspin Rust. Materials dated 1962 to 1998.

Dates: 1962-1998
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8000, Mormon Battalion Association records / Mormon Battalion Association records / Mormon Battalion Association biographies of original members

William Wesley Willis, 1977-1989

 File — Box 53: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233644753], Folder: 15
Identifier: MSS 8000 Series 2 Sub-Series 1 File 295
Scope and Contents

Contains biographies for William Wesley Willis, grave marking ceremony schedule, biographies of Margaret Jane Willis, name index photocopy, and family group record for William and Margaret. Materials dated 1977 to 1989.

Dates: 1977-1989
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8000, Mormon Battalion Association records / Mormon Battalion Association records / Mormon Battalion Association biographies of original members

William Wood, 1995

 File — Box 53: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233644753], Folder: 21
Identifier: MSS 8000 Series 2 Sub-Series 1 File 301
Scope and Contents

Contains a glossy photo and biographies of William Wood, transcripts of letters written by him, and family group records for William and 2 wives. Materials dated 1995.

Dates: 1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8000, Mormon Battalion Association records / Mormon Battalion Association records / Mormon Battalion Association biographies of original members

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