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Subject Source: Cclanarrow

Found in 96 Collections and/or Records:

George S. Ballif speeches and writings, bulk 1918-1971

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1554 Series 1 Sub-Series 10
Scope and Contents note From the Collection: The George S. and Algie Ballif collection consists of the personal and professional papers of these well-known Provo community leaders. Considering the length and significance of their respective careers, the collection is quite small, and seems to contain more materials about the Ballifs or materials given to them--clippings, awards, certificates, etc.--than papers created by them. Inclusive dates are 1918-1982 with the bulk of the material falling between 1960-1978.The George...
Dates: Other: bulk 1918-1971
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1554, George S. and Algie E. Ballif papers / George S. Ballif papers

George S. Ballif speeches, certificates and notes, 1952-1973

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1554 Series 1 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents note From the Collection: The George S. and Algie Ballif collection consists of the personal and professional papers of these well-known Provo community leaders. Considering the length and significance of their respective careers, the collection is quite small, and seems to contain more materials about the Ballifs or materials given to them--clippings, awards, certificates, etc.--than papers created by them. Inclusive dates are 1918-1982 with the bulk of the material falling between 1960-1978.The George...
Dates: Other: 1952-1973
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1554, George S. and Algie E. Ballif papers / George S. Ballif papers

W. A. Graham research

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1877
Abstract This collection is primarily copies of original documents that Colonel William Alexander Graham used in researching habeas corpus proceedings concerning prisoners held by general courts-martial. It also includes some of his writings from his research. Most of the papers deal with the court case of John Andre, an officer of the British Army accused of working with Benedict Arnold who was arrested, tried, and hung in 1780. The collection also includes papers dealing with other courts-martial...
Dates: 1934; approximately 1778-1921
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / W. A. Graham research

Bruce C. Hafen papers on Civil Rights Act

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 814
Scope and Contents

Contains materials compiled by Hafen documenting the fight against the proposed Civil Rights Act of 1984 headed by the American Association of Presidents of Independent Colleges and Universities.

Dates: 1985
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Bruce C. Hafen papers on Civil Rights Act

Edward Hunter letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230318013]
Identifier: MSS SC 1932
Scope and Contents

Handwritten letter and typescript. The letter is dated November 27, 1882 and is addressed to Nancy Kennedy. Hunter expresses concern over the disenfranchising of members of the Mormon Church by the United States government.

Dates: 1882
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Edward Hunter letter

Ideal National Insurance Company legal files, 1948-1977

 Series
Identifier: MSS 4028
Scope and Contents

This series includes the legal files of the Ideal National Insurance Company (1948-1977), detailing administrative operations (meeting minutes, stock holdings and accounts, etc.) and correspondence, merger and claims materials, and dealings with other insurance companies, Ed Wheelock, Wallace Bennett, etc. It also includes legal research and court documentation. The Ideal National Insurance Company was based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Dates: 1948-1977
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 4028, Legal files of the Ute Indian Tribe and of the Ideal National Insurance Company

Henry Bobbitt interview

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 2896
Scope and Contents Photocopy of a microfilmed copy of a typescript of an interview. Bobbitt was interviewed by Mary A. Hicks in 1937 as part of the Federal Writer's Project for the Works Progress Administration. The item includes handwritten corrections. Bobbitt tells about working and living conditions on the plantation. The slaves were not allowed to read and write or attend church. He talks about the slave trade and marriages. He thinks Lincoln was cruel for emancipating salves and not giving them a...
Dates: 1937
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Henry Bobbitt interview

Interviews with former slaves in Alabama

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2959
Scope and Contents

Photocopies of microfilmed copies of typewritten interviews. These interviews were conducted under the authority of the Federal Writers' Project for the WPA. The former slaves discuss their earlier experiences in servitude. They talk about being made free and their encounters with the Ku-Klux Klan (1866-1869).

Dates: 1937
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Interviews with former slaves in Alabama

Interviews with former slaves in North Carolina

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2941
Scope and Contents

Photocopies of microfilmed copies of typescripts of interviews. These interviews were conducted in 1937 as part of the Federal Writer's Project for the Works Progress Administration. The items include handwritten corrections. Former slaves in North Carolina were interviewed, and they tell about their experiences as slaves and after they were made free.

Dates: 1937
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Interviews with former slaves in North Carolina

Interviews with former slaves living in Ohio

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197231043446]
Identifier: MSS 2945
Scope and Contents

Photocopies of microfilmed copies of typewritten interviews. These items are interviews with former slaves living in Ohio in 1937. Some of them tell about their experiences with the Ku-Klux Klan.

Dates: 1937
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Interviews with former slaves living in Ohio

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