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Women authors -- Biography

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Patience Loader Archer autobiography : photocopy of holograph

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230328038]
Identifier: MSS SC 3221
Scope and Contents This collection contains a photocopy of a handwritten autobiography written by Patience Loader Rozsa Archer. The original autobiography consists of three notebooks: one stationary tablet, and two ledger bound notebooks. The contents deal with her life, experiences, and recollections. The autobiography seems to be taken from diaries, as there is a great deal of detail. It records part of the life of Patience Archer. It tells of her childhood in England, sea voyage to New York, and crossing of...
Dates: 1900

Exponent II records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1527
Scope and Contents

Contains materials from Exponent II, including minutes, photographs, scrapbooks, and articles. Materials were produced during the meetings, retreats and parties, and publications of the members of Exponent II in the greater Boston and New England area. Dated 1974 to 2001.

Dates: 1974-2001

Andrew and Charlene Hunt collection on Austin George and Mildred Tobler Hunt

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 8235
Scope and Contents

Collection contains the journals and personal histories of Austin George and Mildred Tobler Hunt. Also included are poems, stories, photographs, and letters written between Austin and Mildred Hunt. All materials were collected by Andrew and Charlene Hunt. Dated from 1930 to 2015.

Dates: 1930-2015

Fanny Fry Simons autobiography

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3085
Scope and Contents The first folder of the collection holds a photocopy and typescript of the original manuscript; the second holds 5 pages of the original manuscript (the first two and the last three) that were detached from the original and were in brittle condition; and the third folder holds a box containing the original manuscript, which measures 23 x 14.5 cm and has approximately 50 pages, written on both sides. The autobiography was written by Fanny Fry Simons in the latter part of her life. It details...
Dates: undated

Nancy Alexander Tracy autobiography

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197225531489]
Identifier: MSS 3218
Scope and Contents

Autobiography of Nancy Naomi Tracy (1816-1902), typed and edited by her great-grandson William C. Anderson. Describes her life, from her birth on the eastern shore of Lake Ontario in New York. She married Moses Tracy and both were early converts to the Mormon Church. They were acquainted with the prophet Joseph Smith; served a mission in New York; lived in Kirtland, Missouri, and Nauvoo; and later made the trek to Salt Lake, eventually settling in Ogden, Utah.

Dates: 1885

Vesta Smith family papers, circa 1941-1999

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1659 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains papers relating to the Joseph and Vesta Smith family. Includes correspondence, photographs, news clippings, genealogical materials, church publications, scrapbooks, diaries, cards, recipes, calendars, an autobiography, and other materials. The materials document Smith's family life, service in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, travels, and education.

Dates: circa 1941-1999