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Overland Journeys to the Western United States

 Subject
Subject Source: Cclanarrow

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Albert Jones correspondence and address, 1882-1925

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2427 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence between Jones and his wife, Sarah, as well as a copy of an address prepared by Jones. Materials date from between 1882 and 1925.

Dates: 1882-1925

Edwin R. Bird letters, 1855

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2628 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Series contains five letters by Bird to his sister in 1855. Letters describe his life and activities in California, as well as information about the Bird family.

Dates: 1855

Edwin R. Bird poetry, 1860, 1851

 Series — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197232569811], Folder: 3
Identifier: MSS 2628 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Series contains poems and short essays written by Bird in a bound notebook. Representative titles include: "America;" "The West and Its Resources;" "Autumn;" "The Ocean;" "The Mountains Song;" "The Origin of the Harp;" "Speed Away;" "Good News from Home;" "Temperance Song;" "The Old Time Tree;" "Two on Earth and Two in Heaven;" and "I Cannot Call Her Mother."

Dates: 1860; 1851

Jonathan Oldham Duke autobiography and diary, 1850

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233287678]
Identifier: Vault MSS 227 Item 1

LaMar C. Berrett papers on publications, 1961-1999

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7968 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains research, rough drafts, and other material relating to Berrett's publications, including "Sacred Events, Sacred Places." Dates range from 1961-1999.

Dates: 1961-1999

Montell Seely family history papers, approximately 1934-2009

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7950 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains the records of the Robert Seely family, the two books: Seely History and Emery County 1880-1980 both written by Montell Seely. Also included are handwritten notes, numerous research files, biographical sketches, newspapers, and other documents related to family members and the Castle Valley Pageant. Materials date from 1934-2009.

Dates: approximately 1934-2009

Montell Seely personal journals, 1954-2005, bulk: 1981-2005

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7950 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains the personal journals written by Montell Seely. Materials date from 1981-2005.

Dates: 1954-2005; Majority of material found within 1981-2005