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 Subject
Subject Source: Cclabroad

Found in 2687 Collections and/or Records:

John W. Bubbles artifacts, approximately 1925-1986

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8026 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains artifacts and personal effects of Bubbles. First, contains a briefcase, likely belonging to John Bubbles. Inside the briefcase are folders for holding music. Also contains gifts he received from people, including a decorative plate and a wooden carved elephant, as well as a transistor radio in the shape of a piano, more music folders, pens and badges, and other ephemera. Materials date from approximately 1925 to 1986.

Dates: approximately 1925-1986
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8026, John W. Bubbles papers

John W. Bubbles music files, approximately 1894-1975

 Series
Identifier: MSS 8026 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains music files of Bubbles. Includes a large collection of sheet music, some related to Porgy and Bess and Bubbles' career, but more often just music of other performers, such as Bing Crosby. Includes some composition sheets and practice sheets for learning the piano, such as cadence practice and other materials. Finally, contains songbooks collected by Bubbles presumably with hits from the 1930s and 1940s. Materials date from approximately 1894 to 1975.

Dates: approximately 1894-1975
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8026, John W. Bubbles papers

John W. Bubbles sheet music, approximately 1894-1975

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8026 Series 5 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents Contains sheet music collected by Bubbles. Includes sheet music for miscellaneous songs, such as "Jitterbug Jamboree," "You Can't Take It With You," and "Inside the Outside Inn." Also contains collections of several copies of sheet music for songs such as "When You're Smiling," "Tip Tap Along," and music for the Buck & Bubbles act. Also contains sheet music for patriotic songs and correspondence regarding the songs. Includes songs such as "V-I-C-T-O-R-Y," "Lincoln and JFK," and...
Dates: approximately 1894-1975
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8026, John W. Bubbles papers / John W. Bubbles music files

John W. Bubbles songbooks, 1934-1964

 Sub-Series — Carton 13: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3; Series 5 [Barcode: 31197233631222], Folder: 2-8
Identifier: MSS 8026 Series 5 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains several songbooks collected by Bubbles. Includes "America Sings" community song book, the Armed Forces Song Folio, a country guitar technique book, several piano duet album books, and other piano books. Includes music from famous piano pieces and several books with popular music hits for the 1930s to 1960s. Also contains books on the music of Bing Crosby, Les Paul, and Jerome Kern, as well as others. Materials date from between 1934 and 1964.

Dates: 1934-1964
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8026, John W. Bubbles papers / John W. Bubbles music files

Johnson family biographies

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 172
Scope and Contents

Typewritten biographies and family histories. The materials relate to the families of Benjamin Franklin Johnson, Utah poneer, Mormon polygamist, farmer, and secretary to the first president of the Mormon Church, Joseph Smith. Also included are a biography of Sarah Elizabeth Senior Johnson, daughter-in-law of Benjamin Johnson, and a book of poetry.

Dates: approximately 1950
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Johnson family biographies

Ivan R. and Wendel R. Johnson newspaper article on B. H. Roberts

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231189959]
Identifier: MSS 5923
Abstract

A Danish newspaper article on B.H. Roberts, 1932.

Dates: 1932
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Ivan R. and Wendel R. Johnson newspaper article on B. H. Roberts

Mary Kimball Johnson scrapbook

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230325299]
Identifier: MSS SC 2585
Scope and Contents

Photocopies of newspaper clippings, pamphlets, photographs, and paintings. The materials document the art and artists of Utah.

Dates: 1928-1986
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Mary Kimball Johnson scrapbook

Neils P. Johnson song book

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230319862]
Identifier: MSS SC 2170
Scope and Contents

Handwritten songs in Danish copied by Johnson.

Dates: approximately 1900
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Neils P. Johnson song book

George Jones theater collection

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197232507753]
Identifier: MSS 6128
Abstract

Scrapbook of American theatre items, circa 1875-1884.

Dates: approximately 1875-1884
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / George Jones theater collection

Helen Hinckley Jones auctorial papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7672
Scope and Contents Collection primarily consists of manuscripts (published and unpublished) written by Helen Hinckley Jones and her students/associates. These manuscripts include fictional and historical novels, short stories, articles, biographical and autobiographical accounts, academic work, and official name work for several state libraries. Three other types of materials relating to these manuscripts are included; correspondence, promotional, and research/academic. Most of the...
Dates: approximately 1920-1991
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Helen Hinckley Jones auctorial papers

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