Scope and Contents Manuscript autobiography, labeled by the author as a biography, with thirty-two pages of a handwritten life story by Samuel Miles. The story includes a life summary from 1826 to 1851, and short yearly summaries for each year between 1852 and 1881. The text includes information that is particularly familial and spiritual, but often references broader historical events that contextualize his life. He mentions several events in Latter-day Saintn history including the violence in Missouri, his...

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This collection contains press proofs for Davis Bitton's Guide to Mormon Diaries.

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Contains correspondence, genealogies, diaries, family histories, and biographies of Lowell E. Call. There is also a collection of materials relating to the life of Joseph C. Call. The collection and finding aid were organized by the creator.

Scope and Contents Contains materials pertaining to the life and work of Charles Ora Card, and includes personal journals, letters, and office journals ranging from 1871 to 1903. They cover Card's responsibilities in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints both in Logan, Utah and Southern Canada as well as construction of various canals, roads, and buildings. They also discuss his relationships in polygamy, the colonization of Alberta, Canada by Mormon pioneers including association with the Canadian...

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The papers of David Horton Elton contain David Horton Elton’s LDS Church mission diaries, 1898 – 1900, and one additional diary, 1905.

Scope and Contents Journal detailing Haws' travels and work for the LDS church in St. Paul, Minnesota, including the cities of Minneapolis, MN; Albert Lea, MN; Wabasha, MN; Winona, MN; St. Paul, MN; Lake City, MN; Preston, MN; Glencoe, MN; Caledonia, MN; LaCrosse, WI; Manti, UT; Provo, UT; and Vernal, UT. Includes three patriarchal blessings at the end of the volume, one for Haws and two for his children. The first given by Zebridee Cotrin in Provo, Utah in 1884; the second blessing was given by Nelson...

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Contains journals and autobiography of Brent Michael Holmes. He details the chronology of his life, with mention of his academic, career, and extracurricular achievements. He especially discusses relationships with various friends and family members, particularly his wife and children. His journals focus on his day-to-day routine with an emphasis on work, family, and church involvement. The texts address matters of family, social, cultural, and religious importance. Dated 1978-2015.

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Photocopy of a microfilm copy of a handwritten diary. Hutchings writes about migrating from England to Utah in 1857. He also tells about his life in the Salt Lake City, Utah, area until 1877. There are many gaps in the diary. Also included are financial records for the years 1876-7 and 1885.

Scope and Contents Collection contains two charcoal prints (16 x 20 in.), one of John Lee Jones' father, John Pidding Jones, and one of John Lee Jones' mother, Margaret Lee Jones. The collection also includes eleven records by John Lee Jones of family including: Jones Family Record No. 1 by John Lee Jones; Jones Record No. 2; John Lee Jones No. 3 Record; John Lee Jones Lee Family No. 1; John Lee Jones Lee Family No. 2; Lee's Record of America No. 3; Kirkbride Record No. 3; Glover Family St. Helens, Lancashire,...

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Journal documents Mortimer's service as a Mormon missionary in Switzerland and Germany, as well as later family, professional, and Church life. Entries date from between 1925 and 1963.