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 Subject
Subject Source: Cclabroad

Found in 3406 Collections and/or Records:

Merrill Warnick biography

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230314806]
Identifier: MSS SC 1750
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a typed biography of Merrill Warnick which includes the autobiography of Lurena Warnick. He became very active in dairymen's associations and she in 4-H activities. This item includes photocopies of family pictures.

Dates: 1979
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Merrill Warnick biography

Helen Warnock book of remembrance

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197230217579]
Identifier: MSS 1758
Scope and Contents

Photocopies of biographies, genealogies, patriarchal blessings, certificiates, and portraits. Many of the items relate to Mildred Elizabeth Allred (1898-1980), her family and ancestors. Also included are biographies of various members of the Allred family covering many aspects of early Mormon history. Most of these materials are unreliable family stories. Many of these people lived in Sanpete County, Utah.

Dates: 1980-1984
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Helen Warnock book of remembrance

Larry Washburn family history papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 7927
Scope and Contents Contains a pedigree chart for James Andrews and Eliza Etta Littley, short biographical sketches, photocopied pictures, as well as marriage certificates, and notes. Includes pedigree charts and information for Alice and John Cunliffe and William Andrews, as well as other ancestors. Also contains photocopies and transcripts of the original journals of Luella Wakefield Washburn, Jesse A. Washburn, and James Andrews. Materials include physical copies of the journals, CDs of the records, and...
Dates: approximately 1899-2011
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Larry Washburn family history papers

Theodore Milton Wassmer autobiography

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197232502093]
Identifier: MSS 6175
Abstract

Life history of Theodore Milton Wassmer, including autobiography, photocopies of paintings, pictures, and newspaper clippings. Approximately 475 pages.

Dates: 1992
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Theodore Milton Wassmer autobiography

Wastepaper World

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2193 Series 6 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Interviews and correspondence with Ken Darby and Hugo Friedhofer.

Dates: 1937-1989
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2193, Fred Steiner papers / Fred Steiner music compositions / Fred Steiner compositions / Fred Steiner television compositions / O'Hara, U.S. Treasury

Arthur V. Watkins papers

 Collection — Box 83: [Barcode: 31197232550365]
Identifier: MSS 146
Scope and Contents Contains biographies, brochures, pamphlets, newspaper articles, photographs, correspondence, speeches, phonograph records, and various other materials. Much of the correspondence deals with Watkins's work in the Senate, especially his work with the McCarthy censure hearings. Some of the material covers Watkins's pre-senatorial years. There is also information on Watkins's book, Enough Rope, his work on reclamation and water conservation, his time on the Indian Claims Commission, and his...
Dates: 1886-1973
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Arthur V. Watkins papers

Autobiographies, miscelleanous notes, and diary of Joseph William Watkins

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197232480472]
Identifier: MSS 1563
Scope and Contents This collection consists of autobiographies and autobiographical notes and sketches by Oscar Watkins. These materials also contain miscellaneous notes relating to Watkin's family history and genealogy and to financial transactions and land boundary questions. Also included is the diary of Joseph William Watkins (1854-1888) for the years 1885-1888. A photocopy of this journal is also available in the collection. The account book of Golden Howlett of Alpine, Utah for the years 1882-1884 is...
Dates: 1882-1959
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Autobiographies, miscelleanous notes, and diary of Joseph William Watkins

Jack Watson journals

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7997
Scope and Contents Contains accounts of Jack Watson's shepherding in Tooele County, biographical information (like date of birth, parents' names, wives' and children's names), and ledgers for his financial accounts. Includes his written reflections on life events, such as the death of his daughter Phyllis, and daily interactions. Contains financial ledgers for individuals, including P. P. Anderson, Andrew Larsen, Ed Madsen, and others and sheets tracking their purchases and his own (buying goods like leather...
Dates: 1886-1943
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Jack Watson journals

Mary Watson bill of sale

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233288619]
Identifier: Vault MSS 302
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed bill of sale in Spanish (1 page). Watson affirms that she has sold a mulatto slave to Frost Thorn, in the "Free State of Coahuila & Texas District of Aise." The item is dated 9 June 1832.

Dates: 1832 June 9
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Mary Watson bill of sale

A web of family : letters from a Kentucky family

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3956
Scope and Contents Contains letters from a Kentucky Family, 1816-1896, contains ninety-two letters written by members of the family of Dr. Louis Marshall, of "Buckpond," Woodford County, Kentucky, or by close relatives. There are eight letters from Chief Justice John Marshall which touch on affairs at "Buckpond." 257 typed pages, including a title page, 5 page preface and 40 page introduction with biographies of family members. These are mostly domestic letters written from women to women about babies, diets...
Dates: 1816-1896
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / A web of family : letters from a Kentucky family

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