Skip to main content

Biographies

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms

Found in 3198 Collections and/or Records:

Chamberlain, Wayne, 9/21/89, 1989

 File — Box 182: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197239138438], Folder: 12
Identifier: UA 664 Series 2 Sub-Series 9 File 72
Dates: 1989
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Marriott School of Management records / Marriott School of Management college records / Marriott School of Management subject files

Chamberlain, William H., approximately 1915-1975

 File — Box 44: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197231240620], Folder: 14
Identifier: UA 566 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 File 59
Scope and Contents

Contains biographical information on Chamberlain and items on the 1915 University of Utah controversy.

Dates: approximately 1915-1975
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

Chambers, Ray, 2/1/1989, 1988-1989

 File — Box 182: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197239138438], Folder: 13
Identifier: UA 664 Series 2 Sub-Series 9 File 73
Dates: 1988-1989
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Marriott School of Management records / Marriott School of Management college records / Marriott School of Management subject files

Charles B. Hancock, 1967-1996

 File — Box 43: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233644654], Folder: 16
Identifier: MSS 8000 Series 2 Sub-Series 1 File 132
Scope and Contents

Contains biographies and autogiobraphies of Charles Brent (or Brant) Hancock, including a privately-published book, as well as a glossy reproduced photograph and family group sheets for Charles and wife Malinda (or Melinda) Melissa Crockett. Materials dated 1967 to 1996.

Dates: 1967-1996
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Mormon Battalion Association records / Mormon Battalion Association records / Mormon Battalion Association biographies of original members

Charles D. Buehler biography and photographs, 1944-2000

 File — Box 2: Series 4; Series 6; Series 7 [Barcode: 31197231237972], Folder: 13
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 4 File 23
Scope and Contents

Materials contain information about Charles D. Buehler regarding his service in the U.S. Army during World War II as a clerk/typist. The biography, written by his wife, Pauline, and granddaughter, Angie W. Williams, tells of Buehler's military experience from boot camp at Camp Roberts, California, to his overseas service in the Philippines and the occupation of Japan. Includes photocopied photographs of the Philippines, Buehler, and General MacArthur. Dated 1944 to 2000.

Dates: 1944-2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Saints at War Project records / Saints at War Project records for World War II (Pacific) / Saints at War Project records for the United States Army / Saints at War Project records for United States Army Clerks

Charles E. Colton, 1906 - after 1964

 File — Box 41: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233644639], Folder: 5
Identifier: MSS 8000 Series 2 Sub-Series 1 File 83
Scope and Contents

Contains articles and other biographical research about Charles Edwin Colton (including photocopies), and biographies of his parents, Polly Matilda Merrill and Philander Colton. Materials dated 1906 to some time after 1964.

Dates: 1906 - after 1964
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Mormon Battalion Association records / Mormon Battalion Association records / Mormon Battalion Association biographies of original members

Charles Goodliffe papers, 1941-2010

 File — Box 76: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7 [Barcode: 31197232480563], Folder: 2
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 2 File 1561
Scope and Contents Contain biographical and autobiographical sketches about Charles Goodliffe's service in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Describes his work as a clerk in the quartermaster's office in the Philippines, and subsequent capture during the Japanese invasion. He describes the conditions of the prisoner of war camp and his transfer by ship to Japan, where he worked in a mine. He also describes his rescue at the end of the war and being nursed back to health before his return to the...
Dates: 1941-2010
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Saints at War Project records / Saints at War Project records for World War II (Pacific) / Saints at War Project records for the United States Army Air Corps

Charles, Jesse Newport, 1899-, approximately 1950-1959

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197232486420]
Identifier: MSS 827
Dates: approximately 1950-1959
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / J. Allen Parkinson biographies / CA-CU

Charles L. Walker history of the St. George Temple, 1939

 File — Folder 2: [Barcode: 31197235233258]
Identifier: MSS 8222
Scope and Contents Contains a 32 page handwritten copy of the history of the Mormon temple in St. George, Utah by Charles L. Walker. The subject material is dated 1871-1877, but Walker's oldest daughter, Zaidee Walker Miles, copied the content in her own handwriting in 1939. The history begins with a meeting on April 15, 1871 where a letter was read from President Brigham Young that announced a temple would be built in St. George. Walker includes details about the temple construction, workmen, and...
Dates: 1939
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Charles L. Walker and Zaidee Walker Miles papers

Charles L. Walker poetry, date of production not identified

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197235233241]
Identifier: MSS 8222
Scope and Contents

Contains 132 typed poems on 161 carbon pages in a hard bound volume. The volume includes humorous parodies, lighthearted poems written for specific individuals, and somber eulogies. Some poems are religious or patriotic in nature. The publication has no date recorded however, many poems are individually dated 1801-1903.

Dates: date of production not identified
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Charles L. Walker and Zaidee Walker Miles papers

Staff Interface | Send Feedback or Report a Problem

More information about Special Collections including Hours, Services, Events, and Exhibits can be found at lib.byu.edu/special-collections.

The BYU Library aims to create descriptions of collections that are inclusive and support an “environment of belonging.” If you encounter language in finding aids, catalog records, or collection descriptions that you find offensive or believe to be harmful, we invite your feedback at librarydescription@byu.edu.