Politics, Government, and Law
Subject
Subject Source: Cclabroad
Found in 1642 Collections and/or Records:
Weights of Gen. George Washington and his generals taken at West Point, August 19, 1783
Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 762
Scope and Contents
Photographs, photocopies of the photographs, and CD-ROM of photographs of a handwritten list of the names and weights of generals, colonels, and lieutenant colonels in the United States Army in 1783. Included in the photograph are etchings of Washington's farewell to his officers and his resignation as commander of the United States Army. Also includes correspondence about the items between the Division of Manuscripts and the Library of Congress. The photograph was created by Jack V....
Dates:
1968
Thomas R. G. Welch autograph book
File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230349539]
Identifier: MSS 4146
Abstract
One autograph book belong to Thomas R.G. Welch, 1896.
Dates:
1896
Briant Harris Wells military certificates and other material
Collection
Identifier: MSS 6171
Abstract
This collection contains the military certificates of Major General Briant Harris Wells. Included are the certificates that span his military career from his first rank as second lieutenant in 1894 to major general in 1928. There are also certificates for awards he was given, including a Silver Star certificate for action in the Spanish American War, 1898; a Distinguished Service Medal certificate for service in World War I; and the "Ordre National de la Legion D'Honneur" from the French...
Dates:
1991; 1894-1937
Daniel H. Wells letter
File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230318682]
Identifier: MSS SC 2003
Scope and Contents
One handwritten letter to Frank Fuller, acting governor of Utah, regarding two acts of the Utah legislature. The acts were a "Memorial to Congress for semi-weekly mail service from Fillmore to San Bernadino, Cal." and a "Memorial to Congress for an Act authorizing treaties with Indians, and the extinguishment of the Indian titles." These items were forwarded to Fuller for his "action."
Dates:
1862
Daniel H. Wells papers
Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197239135541]
Identifier: MSS 9637
Scope and Contents
Two photocopies of original handwritten letters written by Daniel H. Wells. Typed transcripts of both letters are also included. The first letter was written on September 26, 1848, from Salt Lake City by Daniel Wells to "dear brother." He discusses sending his two yoke of oxen to a camp in addition to assistance from others. The second letter was written on April 26th, 1852, and is titled "Special Order No. 1" and is signed by Lieutenant General D. H. Wells, James Ferguson, Adjutant General....
Dates:
1848-1852
Junius F. Wells letter to J. D. Wood
Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230349166]
Identifier: MSS 4015
Abstract
Carbon copy of a letter to J. D. Wood from Junius F. Wells regarding land and cattle in Mexico.
Dates:
1902
Ronald Westhorpe interview
File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230331321]
Identifier: MSS SC 3177
Scope and Contents
Transcript of an interview conducted by Eric Rayner probably in 1985 for the Ray Hillam war project. Westhorpe lived in London, England, in 1939 at the beginning of the war. During World War II, he was a flight "leftenant" for the Royal Air Force. He flew with the bomber command pathfinder force, and he identified and marked targets for the bombers that would follow. He talked about the frustrations involved with mission cancellations, and he said it was hard to see his friends die even...
Dates:
approximately 1985
P. Bradford Westwood collection on the Brigham Young Academy Foundation
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6796
Scope and Contents note
Collection includes minutes and proposals from 1985-1995 for the redevelopment and preservation of the Brigham Young Academy buildings by the Brigham Young Academy Foundation (1985-2001). The Academy Square block, except for the original 1892 Academy building, was razed in a compromise proposal that saw Provo's municipal library placed on the site in 1997. Includes structural reviews of the floor plans for the buildings, and correspondence and planning material related to the Brigham Young...
Dates:
1984-1995
P. Bradford Westwood collection on the Dugway Proving Ground
Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231009223]
Identifier: MSS 7524
Abstract
Contains papers relating to the Dugway Proving Grounds, including photographs and a newspaper.
Dates:
2004
Daisy Whaley interview with Cy Hart
File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230346923]
Identifier: MSS 2909
Scope and Contents
Photocopy of a microfilmed copy of a typescript of an interview. Hart was interviewed by Daisy Whaley in 1937 as part of the Federal Writer's Project for the Works Progress Administration. The item includes handwritten corrections. Hart describes the work on the plantation and a "grovin' hog" which was a tool for harvesting wheat. He tells how the Yankees entered the plantation, ate what they desired, and announced freedom for the slaves. Hart stayed at the plantation until his master's...
Dates:
1937