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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:

George Lewis Hanson papers, approximately 2005, 1942-1945

 File — Box 79: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 12; Series 8 [Barcode: 31197233284972], Folder: 19
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 6 File 1588
Scope and Contents File contains materials relating to the service of George Lewis Hanson in the U.S. Army Infantry during World War II. Materials contain photocopies of Lewis' order to report for induction, photograph of him in uniform, certificate of graduation from Primary from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and his discharge papers. Also includes the military history of Lewis in which he relates his experiences serving in the U.S. Army, containing photocopied photographs and poems. Dated...
Dates: approximately 2005; 1942-1945

George Margretts papers, 2003 March 10

 File — Box 75: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 10; Series 14; Series 15 [Barcode: 31197232480555], Folder: 11
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 10 Sub-Series 1 File 1522
Scope and Contents note

Materials include history relating to George Margretts' service in the U.S. Army from 1950-1952. Describes his training, intelligence work and being an assistant chaplain in Germany. Dated March 10, 2003.

Dates: 2003 March 10

George Naylor papers, 1945, 1995

 File — Box 60: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 8 [Barcode: 31197231012938], Folder: 2
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 4 File 1231
Scope and Contents

Materials contain the copyrighted life history of George L. and Maxine L. Naylor titled "Never Taste of Death" which also gives the World War II experiences of Naylor in Japan as a stenographer-clerk in the Information and Education detachment. Contains photos of Naylor in uniform and with his brother who served in the Navy. Contains a letter written by Naylor's daughter, Georgia Lee Price, to Dr. Robert Freeman giving more details about her mother and father. Dated 1945, 1995.

Dates: 1945; Publication: 1995

George Reynolds writings, approximately 1877-1920

 Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 10 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains writings by or related to Reynolds. Includes records related to the concordance to the Book of Mormon, a draft of a history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and a biography of Reynolds by his daughter, Alice Louise Reynolds. Dated approximately 1877-1920.

Dates: approximately 1877-1920

George W. Coon papers, approximately 1993, approximately 1943

 File — Box 21: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 12; Series 16; Series 15 [Barcode: 31197231005155], Folder: 22
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 1 File 549
Scope and Contents note

Materials contain a history of George W. Coon's military service in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1943-1945. Recounts his service in England and getting wounded in a battle in France, resulting in the loss of his arm. Includes copied newspaper articles about Coon and copied photographs. Dated approximately 1943, approximately 1993.

Dates: approximately 1993; approximately 1943

Gerald M. Bolton papers, 1994-2000, 1943-1945

 File — Box 34: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 14 [Barcode: 31197231005247], Folder: 7
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 2 File 784
Scope and Contents note

Material contains the military history of Gerald M. Bolton describing his service as a rifleman in the U.S. Army during World War II. Written by his wife, the account describes the experience of training camp, battle, and various other aspects of the war in great detail. Includes photocopied photographs of Bolton with fellow soldiers, a photocopied article about Bolton, a flyer for his funeral services, and a letter from a member of his regiment. Dated 1943-1945, 1994-2000.

Dates: 1994-2000; 1943-1945

Gerald Meacham Allen personal history, after 2000

 File — Carton 146: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 10; Series 12; Series 14; Series 8; Series 20, Folder: 35
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

File contains personal history of Gerald Meacham Allen, detailing his life and his service in the U.S. Army during World War II. Dated after 2001.

Dates: after 2000

Gerald N. Leavitt papers, 1943-1947

 File — Box 67: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 9; Series 14 [Barcode: 31197231013001], Folder: 11
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 1 File 1377
Scope and Contents note

Materials contain a copy of a chapter in "Our Family" about Gerald N. Leavitt and his first wife, Linda Myers. Also contains the history of Leavitt during World War II. Included in the history are photocopied photographs of his unit, his certificate of service, newspaper clippings highlighting Leavitt's service in the military, and his "Air Force Story". Dated 1943-1947.

Dates: 1943-1947

Geschichte der christlichen Kirche

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230315050]
Identifier: MSS SC 1729
Scope and Contents

Handwritten overview of the history of Christianity. The volume includes also some remarks on doctrinal and ethical development. The item is written from a Protestant perspective. The document is in German.

Dates: 1868

The ghost town of Hillsdale

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230325968]
Identifier: MSS SC 2730
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a typewritten history Hillsdale, Utah. The town was founded in 1871 by Mormons. The date of the composition of the item is uncertain.

Dates: approximately 1950