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Family histories

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms
Scope Note: Narrative studies of families and the tracing of their lineages and histories. For lineages of people, or purebred animals in tabular or diagrammatic form see [Genealogical tables.]

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Joseph B. Keeler family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2016
Scope and Contents

Includes journals, biographical sketches, correspondence, articles, lesson manuals, published and unpublished manuscripts, photographs, and ephemera. The bulk of the material was created by Joseph B. Keeler's descendants, who used his papers as they compiled their published family history, "Build Thee More Stately" (1989). The collection focuses on family history, religion, education, and professional organizations.

Dates: approximately 1840-1990

Rachel N. Nutter papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7946
Scope and Contents Contains Nutter's personal papers, including letters from friends and family, journals, and typed transcripts of a few journals, documenting health concerns and day-to-day life events; photographs of family, friends, and trips; videocassette recordings of television programs; family history materials; travel pamphlets and brochures; and newspaper clippings about topics such as China; September 11, 2001; President Gordon B. Hinckley and other issues regarding Mormonism; and other historic...
Dates: 1930-2011

Talmage family papers, approximately 1950-1980, 1884-1931

 Series
Identifier: MSS 229 Series 14
Scope and Contents

Contains genealogical charts, family histories, and other family papers. A large portion of this series consists of short stories written by Susa Amelia Talmage, James E. Talmage's youngest sister. Most of the material dates from 1884 to 1931, with some additional family materials from approximately 1954 to 1978.

Dates: approximately 1950-1980; 1884-1931