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William Riley Hurst diary, 1982 March-November

 Item — Box 6: [Barcode: 31197239239277], Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 8812 Item 27
Scope and Contents

William attends his brother-in-law's funeral. He writes of the politics of his day. He spends much time with his family. William and Carol begin babysitting many grandchildren frequently. William serves often in the temple. He has engine trouble with his Ford and has to get it repaired. Carol has to leave for a while to care for her elderly mother. William and Carol travel across the country on a church history tour. William's sister Luell agrees to be put in a rest home.

Dates: 1982 March-November
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / William Riley Hurst papers

William Riley Hurst diary, 1982-1983

 Item — Box 6: [Barcode: 31197239239277], Folder: 2
Identifier: MSS 8812 Item 28
Scope and Contents

William and Carol are kept busy caring for many of their grandchildren. Their son Reed begins suffering from poor health. William gets into a car accident on Christmas Eve but emerges uninjured. William and Carol celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. William's family helps Heather move into a new home with her children away from her husband. William's granddaughter Bayley falls out of a moving car, but receives minimal injuries. William and Carol welcome two new grandchildren.

Dates: 1982-1983
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / William Riley Hurst papers

William Riley Hurst diary, 1983-1984

 Item — Box 6: [Barcode: 31197239239277], Folder: 3
Identifier: MSS 8812 Item 29
Scope and Contents William writes of a bitter winter with temperatures near zero. William's family encourages him to write a book but he refuses. William's wife turns 70. William and Carol stay in Provo for a week to help their daughter Heather. Their time is filled by caring for grandchildren and Carol's mother. William attends his brother-in-law's funeral. William grows angry with his adopted daughter Bessie for taking advantage of his hospitality. William and Carol spend much time with their family and much...
Dates: 1983-1984
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / William Riley Hurst papers

William Riley Hurst diary, 1985-1986

 Item — Box 7: [Barcode: 31197239239285], Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 8812 Item 30
Scope and Contents

William visits his ailing elderly sister Luell. His physical pain worsens. He blesses his baby granddaughter. He writes of Ronald Reagan's second inauguration. William visits his son Grant in Virginia. His divorced daughter remarries to a man named Glade. William fears he is becoming addicted to his pain medication. His daughter-in-law Jeannete has a miscarriage. The wife of William's late son gets remarried.

Dates: 1985-1986
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / William Riley Hurst papers

William Riley Hurst diary, 1986-1987

 Item — Box 7: [Barcode: 31197239239285], Folder: 2
Identifier: MSS 8812 Item 31
Scope and Contents William celebrates his grandchildren's birthdays and baptisms. His failing health requires him to check in with a doctor frequently. William visits his son Grant in Virginia. William's daughter Heather has to go to court for the case between her ex-husband and Family Services. William writes of the politics surrounding the Reagan administration. He spends much time with his family. He catches the flu. He gets a pace maker. William struggles with his depression. His daughter Heather is sealed...
Dates: 1986-1987
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / William Riley Hurst papers

William Riley Hurst diary, 1989-1990

 Item — Box 8: [Barcode: 31197239239293], Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 8812 Item 33
Scope and Contents William and Carol spend much time at their daughter Heather's house helping to care for her children. William writes of the violence surrounding the Student Movement in China. William frequently visits his ailing older sister Luell until she passes away. He writes of watching the fall of the Berlin Wall on the news. William struggles with his intense physical pain and intense hatred of drugs and medication. His family has a Hurst family reunion. William writes of President Ezra Taft Benson's...
Dates: 1989-1990
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / William Riley Hurst papers

William Riley Hurst diary, 1990-1992

 Item — Box 8: [Barcode: 31197239239293], Folder: 2
Identifier: MSS 8812 Item 34
Scope and Contents William and Carol plan to visit their son grant in Dallas for Christmas, but are unable to go due to unfavorable weather. William writes of his religious study and church activity. He visits his elderly sister Marge at her care center. He ordains his grandson to the Priesthood. He and his wife live at their daughter Heather's house much of the time to help care for her children. William goes to the doctor and learns he has serious heart problems and likely colon cancer. The Hursts have a...
Dates: 1990-1992
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / William Riley Hurst papers

William Riley Hurst diary, 1992-1995

 Item — Box 8: [Barcode: 31197239239293], Folder: 3
Identifier: MSS 8812 Item 35
Scope and Contents

William writes of the presidential race between Clinton and Bush. William has financial qualms with his adopted daughter Bessie. William and Carol care frequently for their grandchildren. William backs up into another car but there is minimal damage to both vehicles. William's son Winston has some struggles with the Church. William suffers from pain and limited mobility as he gets older. He is hospitalized three times for serious surgeries.

Dates: 1992-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / William Riley Hurst papers

William Riley Hurst diary, 1995 May-June

 Item — Box 9: [Barcode: 31197239239301], Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 8812 Item 36
Scope and Contents

William expresses his love for his wife. He writes of his increasing physical pain and limitations. He gives a talk in church. His son Grant becomes a bishop. William bears his testimony. He writes about Utah being chosen to host the 2002 Winter Olympics. William's medications have some unpleasant mental side effects. He reaches a point where he can no longer write.

Dates: 1995 May-June
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / William Riley Hurst papers

William Riley Hurst diary, 1929

 Item — Box 10: [Barcode: 31197232578705], Folder: 3
Identifier: MSS 8812 Item 57
Scope and Contents

William writes about his day-to-day life at the beginning of 1929.

Dates: 1929
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / William Riley Hurst papers

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