Overland Journeys to the Western United States
Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
Albert Jones correspondence and address, 1882-1925
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.
Edwin R. Bird letters, 1855
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.
Edwin R. Bird poetry, 1860, 1851
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."
Jonathan Oldham Duke autobiography and diary, 1850
LaMar C. Berrett papers on publications, 1961-1999
Contains research, rough drafts, and other material relating to Berrett's publications, including "Sacred Events, Sacred Places." Dates range from 1961-1999.
Montell Seely family history papers, approximately 1934-2009
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.
Montell Seely personal journals, 1954-2005, bulk: 1981-2005
Contains the personal journals written by Montell Seely. Materials date from 1981-2005.