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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 1182 Collections and/or Records:

Claud Mangum papers, after 1940

 File — Box 86: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 14 [Barcode: 31197233285078], Folder: 12
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 14 Sub-Series 1 File 1706
Scope and Contents note

Materials include written history of Claud Mangum regarding his service in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War. Describes his training as a supply officer and stayed in the United States during World War II and time spent in Germany and Korea during the Korean War. Dated after 1940.

Dates: after 1940
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2350, Saints at War Project records / Saints at War Project records for multiple wars / Saints at War Project records for the United States Army

Claude Thomas information sheet and history, 2002 March 25

 File — Box 111: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 10; Series 12; Series 14; Series 18 [Barcode: 31197233285326], Folder: 13
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 10 Sub-Series 2 File 1847
Scope and Contents note

Materials contain the Saints at War Participant Information Sheet of Claude Thomas. Also includes a brief history of Thomas's military career being commissioned in the U.S. Air Force from Brigham Young University and serving as a meteorologist and involved in the atomic bomb drops in Nevada. Dated March 25, 2002.

Dates: 2002 March 25
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2350, Saints at War Project records / Saints at War Project records for Korean War / Saints at War Project records for the United States Air Force

William Clayton family records

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230343953]
Identifier: MSS 2935
Scope and Contents

History of the name Clayton, a personal letter (including a pedigree chart), and a journal of Archer Walters.

Dates: 1856-1907
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / William Clayton family records

Cleve J. Holyoak personal history, approximately 1995

 File — Box 19: Series 4; Series 5; Series 6; Series 7 [Barcode: 31197231005098], Folder: 13
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 1 File 481
Scope and Contents note Materials contain the personal history of Cleve J. Holyoak regarding his service in the U.S. Army during World War II until 1945. He tells his life story beginning with his parents and family. Mentions that his experience with training horses allowed him to become President Eisenhower's personal body guard. Talks about living with his wife, Erma, working at a sawmill, and his children. Also includes Erma’s life story beginning with her family and her living conditions. Dated approximately...
Dates: approximately 1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2350, Saints at War Project records / Saints at War Project records for World War II (Europe) / Saints at War Project records for the United States Army

Clifford J. Lawrence papers, 1942-2002

 File — Box 36: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 14; Series 8 [Barcode: 31197231005262], Folder: 2
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 14 Sub-Series 5 File 815
Scope and Contents note Materials contain papers of Clifford J. Lawrence regarding his service as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force from 1942 to 1978 during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Contains a book about the 345th Bomb Group / 5th Air Force consisting of excerpts from Lawrence's military history. Also contains a military history of Lawrence that discusses flying school and his service in New Guinea, the Philippines, Biak, Korea, Japan, and the United States. Includes quotes from some of his...
Dates: 1942-2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2350, Saints at War Project records / Saints at War Project records for multiple wars / Saints at War Project records for the United States Air Force

Clifford Mason papers, approximately 2001, approximately 1941-1944

 File — Box 75: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 10; Series 14; Series 15 [Barcode: 31197232480555], Folder: 10
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 5 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 1 File 1521
Scope and Contents

Materials contain a written history and photograph regarding Clifford Mason and his service in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He discusses spending the entire war in the United States as an Instrument Flight Instructor. Included in the file is a picture of Mason in his uniform. Dated approximately 1941-1944, approximately 2001.

Dates: approximately 2001; approximately 1941-1944
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2350, Saints at War Project records / Saints at War Project records for World War II / Saints at War Project records for the United States Army Air Corps / Saints at War Project records for the United States Army Air Corps flight instructors

Clint Barker papers, 2003 December 22

 File — Box 80: Series 6; Series 7; Series 14 [Barcode: 31197233285003], Folder: 5
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 3 File 1595
Scope and Contents

Materials include written history detailing Clint Barker's service in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. Describes his training as a machine gun operator and reaching the rank of corporal. He shares his experiences with fighting on the Marshall Islands and in Guam. Barker describes the 8 days on Guam as "8 days in Hell". Dated December 22, 2003.

Dates: 2003 December 22
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2350, Saints at War Project records / Saints at War Project records for World War II (Pacific) / Saints at War Project records for the United States Marine Corps

Clinton Peterson papers, after 1940

 File — Box 86: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 14 [Barcode: 31197233285078], Folder: 5
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 2 File 1699
Scope and Contents

Materials include written war history regarding Clinton Peterson's service in the U.S. Army Air Corps as part of a ground crew for C-47. Describes his time in the Philippines during World War II and tells of the unit he was part of. Dated after 1940.

Dates: after 1940
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2350, Saints at War Project records / Saints at War Project records for World War II (Pacific) / Saints at War Project records for the United States Army Air Corps

Clyde D. Gessel papers, after 1978, 1943-1946

 File — Box 9: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 8 [Barcode: 31197231005478], Folder: 5
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 2 File 229
Scope and Contents Materials contain a written history of Clyde D. Gessel's training and military experiences includes descriptions of his assignments in Australia, New Guinea, and Washington, D. C. Contains photographs of Gessel and his areas of military service. Also included are photocopies of his military discharge papers, promotion certificates, and a schematic of a Japanese "Baka" suicide bomb used for kamikaze attacks, and a letter signed by General Douglas MacArthur authorizing Gessel to request...
Dates: after 1978; 1943-1946
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2350, Saints at War Project records / Saints at War Project records for World War II (Pacific) / Saints at War Project records for the United States Army Air Corps

Clyde E. Williams military history and letter, approximately 1980-2000

 File — Box 7: Series 4; Series 5; Series 6; Series 7 [Barcode: 31197231005452], Folder: 7
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 2 File 187
Scope and Contents File contains materials relating to the service of Clyde E. Williams in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Materials contain a chapter out of the life history of Clyde E. Williams titled "Military Service" in which he discusses his pre-war military service, difficult pilot training, and his stateside assignments. Mentions the Chinese people, their living conditions, and the city of Lulliang near his base. Discusses living conditions, forms of entertainment, and the dangers of...
Dates: approximately 1980-2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2350, Saints at War Project records / Saints at War Project records for World War II (Pacific) / Saints at War Project records for the United States Army Air Corps / Saints at War Project records for the United State Army Air Corps pilots

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