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Oral histories

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5964 Collections and/or Records:

Oral history interview with Roy M. Darley, 1974 December 2

 Item — Volume MSS OH 107: Series 5
Identifier: MSS 7752 Series 5 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Interview conducted with Roy M. Darley concerning his experiences in World War II as a Mormon military chaplain. Dated December 2, 1974.

Dates: 1974 December 2
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7752, Charles Redd Center for Western Studies oral history project records / LDS Chaplains Oral History Project transcripts and case files / LDS Chaplains Oral History Project transcripts

Oral history interview with Roy Oaks, 2003 June 6

 Item — Volume MSS OH 2026: Series 40
Identifier: MSS 7752 Series 40 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Roy Oaks recounts memories of sports in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He talks about his early life and growing up in Idaho. He also talks about memories of all-church tournaments, the scouting program, sportsmanship, and the reaction to the end of the all-church sports program as well as other topics. Dated June 6, 2003.

Dates: 2003 June 6
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7752, Charles Redd Center for Western Studies oral history project records / LDS Sports and Recreation Oral History Project transcripts and case files / LDS Sports and Recreation Oral History Project transcripts

Oral history interview with Royal B. Woolley

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA OH 7
Scope and Contents

Interview by Hollis Scott with Royal B. Woolley, livestockman, concerning his experiences as a member of the Brigham Young Academy South American scientific expedition during the trip from Kanab, to Colonia Dublan, Mexico, 1900-1901. Includes transcript and sound recording.

Dates: 1964
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Oral history interview with Royal B. Woolley

Oral history interview with Royce Flandro, 1999 March 19

 Item — Volume MSS OH 2155: Series 35
Identifier: MSS 7752 Series 35 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Royce Flandro recounts memories of Iran with the Utah Universities in Iran project beginning in 1959. He talks about his first impressions of Tehran, the work assignment, and language difficulties. He also talks about church experiences and relationships as well as other topics. Dated March 19, 1999.

Dates: 1999 March 19
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7752, Charles Redd Center for Western Studies oral history project records / Utah Universities in Iran Oral History Project transcripts and case files / Utah Universities in Iran Oral History Project transcripts

Oral history interview with Ruby Dixon Cowley

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA OH 99
Scope and Contents

Interview by Kerri Huber with Ruby Cowley, discussing her family background, career, and attitudes about the feminist movement. Includes transcript and sound recording.

Dates: 1977
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Oral history interview with Ruby Dixon Cowley

Oral history interview with Ruby Fillerup Tepsich, 1982 April 23

 Item — Volume MSS OH 560: Series 1
Identifier: MSS 7752 Series 1 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

An interview with Ruby Fillerup Tepsich discussing her life in a Latter-day Saint polygamous family in Snowflake, Arizona. Also includes her memories of upbringing, schooling, social activities, marriage, and children. Dated April 23, 1982.

Dates: 1982 April 23
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7752, Charles Redd Center for Western Studies oral history project records / LDS Polygamy Oral History Project transcripts and case files / LDS Polygamy Oral History Project transcripts

Oral history interview with Ruby Hayes, 2005 November 3

 Item — Volume MSS OH 2239: Series 42
Identifier: MSS 7752 Series 42 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Ruby Hayes talks about nurses training and experiences after graduation as well as other topics. Dated November 3, 2005.

Dates: 2005 November 3
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7752, Charles Redd Center for Western Studies oral history project records / Nurses Training Oral History Project transcripts and case files / Nurses Training Oral History Project transcripts

Oral history interview with Ruby Lee Womble, 1987 May 27

 Item — Volume MSS OH 923: Series 17
Identifier: MSS 7752 Series 17 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Womble describes her early family life and religious experiences in Dirt Town, Georgia. She talks about her conversion to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its influence on her life, and other African American Latter-day Saints. Dated May 27, 1987.

Dates: 1987 May 27
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7752, Charles Redd Center for Western Studies oral history project records / African American Oral History Project transcripts, case files, and other material / African American Oral History Project transcripts

Oral history interview with Ruby Lois Wessman Clawson, 1984 August 25

 Item — Volume MSS OH 712: Series 16
Identifier: MSS 7752 Series 16 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Interview conducted with Ruby Lois Wessman Clawson concerning her life in a Mormon family. She tells of her parents and her home life, including chores, family outings, discipline in the home, and relationships among family members. Dated August 25, 1984.

Dates: 1984 August 25
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7752, Charles Redd Center for Western Studies oral history project records / LDS Family Life Oral History Project transcripts and case files / LDS Family Life Oral History Project transcripts

Oral history interview with Ruby McDonald Andrus, 1994 May 9

 Item — Volume MSS OH 1799: Series 26
Identifier: MSS 7752 Series 26 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

McDonald talks about her decision to go on a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and tells about her experiences as a missionary in Oklahoma. Dated May 9, 1994.

Dates: 1994 May 9
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7752, Charles Redd Center for Western Studies oral history project records / LDS Missionary Oral History Project transcripts and case files / LDS Missionary Oral History Project transcripts

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