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Correspondence

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1098 Collections and/or Records:

Orlo Clair McEwen autobiography

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230316348]
Identifier: MSS SC 1810
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a handwritten letter to Minnie Carlisle from Orlo McEwen and a typed summary of Orlo's life written by Minnie Carlisle. The letter contains autobiographical and genealogical information.

Dates: 1973
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

David O. McKay letter

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 2381
Scope and Contents

Typewritten and signed letter dated 12 Dec. 1942 and addressed to Francis W. Kirkham, Mormon author and businessman. McKay thanks Kirkham for giving him a book which Kirkham had written.

Dates: 1942 December 12
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

David O. McKay letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230237023]
Identifier: MSS SC 264
Scope and Contents

TLS which presents his views on blacks and the Mormon Priesthood in a letter to John E. Denhalter, Jr.

Dates: 1947
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

David O. McKay letters

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230324185]
Identifier: MSS SC 2488
Scope and Contents

Two typewritten and signed letters dated 16 Sept. 1936 and 28 Jan. 1937. The items were addressed to Judge Daniel Harrington and Francis W. Kirkham. McKay informs Harrington that he agrees with him on the matter of Herman W. Peery of, mayor of Odgen, Utah. McKay also believes that Peery should withdraw his candidacy for governor of Utah. McKay thanks Kirkham for sending him copies of some of his publications and looks forward to reading them.

Dates: 1937 January 28; 1936 September 16
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Thomas E. McKay papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197232544731]
Identifier: MSS 1442
Scope and Contents

Collection includes letters and correspondence with family members, Latter-day Saint Church First Presidency, National Association of Railroad and Utility Commissioners and friends; four diaries, biographical sketches of family members; articles written by McKay; patriarchal and missionary blessings; funeral register, miscellaneous newspaper clippings, programs and announcements.

Dates: 1885-1958
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

James A. McMurrin papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1895
Scope and Contents

Correspondence, telegrams, certificates, reports, and speeches. The materials deal with McMurren's political career including his work as a state senator in Utah and his Mormon Church activities.

Dates: 1939-1970
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

W. Medieo letters

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230318823]
Identifier: MSS SC 2111
Scope and Contents

Handwritten copybook letters apparently signed by W. Medieo and addressed to Brigham Young and William H. Hooper. The letter addressed to Brigham Young informs him that his account has been adjusted for the fiscal year 1856-57 with the Treasury. The item addressed to Hooper relates to his application to be the acting "Secretary Pro tem" of Utah.

Dates: 1857
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Heber Meeks papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1677
Scope and Contents

Correspondence, reports, and speeches. The materials relate to Meeks' assignment as the mission president to the Southern States Mission for the Mormon Church and to his work with the Democratic Party in Utah.

Dates: 1942-1951
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Melvin J. Gardner papers, 2003-2004

 File — Box 109: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 10; Series 12; Series 14, Folder: 3
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 5 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents File contains a book compiled by Geraldine Gardner Willis about the life and death of her two brothers Kenneth L. Gardner and Melvin J. Gardner during their service in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. The book contains a biography of both brothers as well as scans of photographs, correspondence, and documentation relating to their deaths in battle. There is also a Saints at War information sheet including background and consent information for Kenneth and Melvin. Date range...
Dates: 2003-2004
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Saints at War Project records / Saints at War Project records for World War II / Saints at War Project records for the United States Army Air Corps

Merle Barrus Olsen letter, 1961

 File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197239252478], Folder: 17
Identifier: MSS 3070
Scope and Contents

Letter written by Merle Barrus Olsen to her children regarding the death and funeral of her mother, Mary Elizabeth Clark Barrus. Created 1961.

Dates: 1961
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Orrin James Olsen collection on Orrin Orlando Barrus and Mary Elizabeth Clark Barrus family

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