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Histories (Literary works)

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Chronological records of significant events, as of the life or development of a people, country, or institution, often with an explanation of the causes.

Found in 1183 Collections and/or Records:

John F. Tolton autobiography, diaries, and histories

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230347228]
Identifier: MSS 409
Abstract

Includes typewritten copies of an autobiography, diary, and a history of Beaver, Utah.

Dates: 1884-1931
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / John F. Tolton autobiography, diaries, and histories

Tooele smelter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197225524278]
Identifier: MSS 2974
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a typewritten history of the Tooele lead smelter which was owned by the Anaconda Company. The lead smelter was a major employer in Tooele for many years. The lead also poisoned many residents of the city.

Dates: approximately 1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Tooele smelter

Thomas B. Toyn papers

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230337567]
Identifier: MSS 2743
Scope and Contents

Diary, autobiography, photographs, newspaper clippings, and histories. The typescript of his diary covers 7 February 1943 to 10 January 1944 while Toyn served as a fighter pilot. Also included is information on his life and service in the United States Air Force.

Dates: 1943-2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Thomas B. Toyn papers

Transfer issue correspondence, memos, policy and procedures, schedules, histories and minutes, 1957-1960

 File — Box 258: Series 5 [Barcode: 31197239259242], Folder: 8
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 5 Sub-Series 9 File 12
Dates: 1957-1960
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1086, Office of the President records / Office of the President records / Office of the President records on Church School System

The tremendous Turmans

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230307396]
Identifier: MSS SC 953
Scope and Contents

Photocopies of typewritten manuscripts. The materials are a history of the Turman family with accompanying genealogies. Also included are brief biographies of Turman family members. The Turmans lived in Virginia and Kentucky. After joining the Mormon Church, they lived largely in Utah and Arizona.

Dates: 1977
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / The tremendous Turmans

Trip on Colorado, history, winter 1919-1920, 2018 June 16

 Item
Identifier: MSS 8845 Series 10 Sub-Series Sub- 2 File Folder 4 Item 9
Dates: winter 1919-1920; Digitized: 2018 June 16
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8845, Harold B. Lee Library History in Your Attic collection / Moab, Utah, scanning event / Groff family photographs / Family histories

Tuba City, Arizona history

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230305119]
Identifier: MSS SC 766
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of typescript of a newspaper article that appeared July 24, 1932, in the Arizona Republic which discusses the history of the Mormon settlement in Tuba City and the settlement of the Navajos on a reservation in that area.

Dates: 1932 July 24
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Tuba City, Arizona history

TV remote truck history, 1986

 File — Box 13: Series 6; Series 7 [Barcode: 31197230190172], Folder: 11
Identifier: UA 992 Series 6 Sub-Series 4 File 11
Scope and Contents

Histories of T.V. remote trucks at Brigham Young University. Dated 1986.

Dates: 1986
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 992, Media Services records / Media Services records on special projects / Media Services records on assignments and services

Uintah's Story

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230231869]
Identifier: MSS 688
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a typewritten history of Uintah County, Utah. The material was compiled by Phillips from "fourth grade students & others" in the Uintah School District. The materials commemorate the centennial of the settlement of Utah by whites. Also included is a letter from O. H. Lipps telling about the Indian school at Whiterocks, Utah.

Dates: 1947
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Uintah's Story

Unbound Fragmentary Record, 1944 January 12- 1944 October 3

 Item — Box 2: [Barcode: 31197227641385], Folder: 3a
Identifier: MSS 1923
Scope and Contents

Hollister, California. Slightly damaged, records experiences at NAval Auxiliary Air Station.

Dates: 1944 January 12- 1944 October 3
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1923, A. Sherman Christensen papers / A. Sherman Christensen Journals

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