Immigration and American Expansion
Found in 1068 Collections and/or Records:
Ann Prior Jarvis autobiography
Ann Prior Jarvis diary and autobiography
Typewritten copy of a handwritten autobiography and diary. The autobiography was written in 1884 and tells of Jarvis' early life in England, her migration to Utah, and her move to St. George. Jarvis' diary covers the years 1884 to 1898. There are many gaps. She writes about the weather and her daily activities. Also included are patriarchal blessings of family members dating from 1875 to 1881. Most of them were given by William G. Perkins.
John Jenkins autobiography
Typewritten autobiography. Jenkins writes about his family joining the Mormon Church in England, their migration to Mosquito Creek, Iowa, where they lived for eleven years. Jenkins migrated to Farmington, Utah. He participated in the "Morrisite War" of 1862, helped other Mormons come to Utah, was married to three women, hid from federal officials who pursued him for "unlawful cohabitation," and served five months in jail on a charge of polygamy.
Laura Moench Jenkins biographies
Photocopies of biographies of Louis Frederick Moench by Laura Moench Jenkins and Howard C. Moench. Laura's account has some fanciful conversation in it as well as copies of letters. Howard's record contains some brief memories he has of his father. Lewis was born in 1846 in Germany and emigrated to the United States in 1852. He settled in Ogden, Utah where he was an educator.
Andrew Jenson : historian, churchman, traveler, missionary and author
Typewritten draft of a biographical sketch written for the Utah State Historical Society of a Mormon pioneer, missionary, author-journalist and assistant Latter-day Saint Church historian. It describes (mainly through excerpts from his autobiography) his activities in those capacities, as well as his emigration from Denmark to Utah and family data. Also included are two articles by Newell Knight and an article from the Salt Lake City Historian's Office pertaining to "Washington Square."
Andrew Jenson papers
Correspondence; autobiography of Jenson's life from the time he lived in Denmark to his residence in Utah; drafts of writings for the newspaper column, "Jenson Travels," appearing in the Deseret News newspaper; travel notes; photographs; and memorabilia. Jenson's writings largely pertain to Mormon and Utah history. Dated 1850 to 1935.
Of memories and experiences of James Jepson Jr.
Jesse Bigler Martin diaries
Jesse C. Little correspondence, approximately 1881-1888
Contains letter written by Jesse C. Little. Most of the letters are written to Sam Brannan regarding colonizing in Mexico. Also includes a letter from T. B. H. Stenhouse and letters written to the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad. Dated approximately 1881-1888.
John K. Kane certificates, letters, and other material, 1814-1858
Contains certificates, letters of correspondence, and other materials. Materials date between 1828 to 1854.