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 Subject
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Found in 177 Collections and/or Records:

Maureen Ursenbach Beecher personal papers, approximately 1972-1996

 Series — Carton 20: Series 7 [Barcode: 31197231186062]
Identifier: MSS 1979 Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains personal files of Beecher, including weekly planners from 1973-1996, music from the ward choir, financial and retirement information, personal awards, and printed documents. Also includes news clippings relating to Beecher and her work with the church and Brigham Young University, cards, programs, invitations, and personal correspondence. Also contains a paper weight honoring the 50th anniversary of the Church News, circa 1972-1996.

Dates: approximately 1972-1996
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1979, Maureen Ursenbach Beecher papers

Max Adam Jr. papers, before 2009

 File — Box 123: Series 2; Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 9; Series 10; Series 12; Series 14; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197232593993], Folder: 21
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 8
Scope and Contents

File includes a written account of war experiences by Max Adam Jr. and photos of Germany in World War II. Dated before 2009.

Dates: before 2009
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 other militaries

Boyd McAffee papers

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197232572401]
Identifier: MSS 7962
Scope and Contents

Collection contains a book by Boy McAffee with all his journal entries from his mission to Iran with Brigham Young University and the United States Technical Cooperation Administration. He was there with his family for over two years as he participated in the government's Point Four Program. The journal entires outline his travels from Utah to Iran where he was instrumental in establishing schools and training teachers and administrators in cities and villages among nomad tribes.

Dates: 1953-1955
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Boyd McAffee papers

McCune School of Music and Art papers, 1922-1957

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 249 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, an assortment of personnel, department, church, family and course records, music material, promotional and advertisment materials, personal papers and more. Materials date from 1922 to 1957.

Dates: 1922-1957
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / MSS 249, McCune School of Music and Art records

John McNeill papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6047
Abstract

Include two series: 1. John McNeill family papers, 1859-1901. 2. John McNeill professional papers, 1859-1901.

Dates: 1859-1901
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / John McNeill papers

Melvin S. Fish papers, approximately 1945-1998

 File — Box 124: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 10; Series 14 [Barcode: 31197232593928], Folder: 12
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

File contains a lengthy manuscript written by Melvin S. Fish detailing his experiences in World War II as a B-17 pilot and as a prisoner-of-war. Dated approximately 1945-1998.

Dates: approximately 1945-1998
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 Air Corps / Saints at War Project records for United States Army Air Corps pilots

Miscellaneous Stark family papers, 1917-1974

 Sub-Series — Box 7: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 31197232481207], Folder: 15
Identifier: MSS 2357 Series 1 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents

Materials contain correspondence and other papers collected by various members of the Stark family. Materials dated 1917-1974.

Dates: 1917-1974
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2357, Stark family collection / Stark family papers

Morris A. Shirts papers on volunteer activities, 1941-2000

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2227 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains the volunteer activities of Shirts including Boys Scouts of America, historic trails, and other community activities of Shirts. Material dates from 1941-2000.

Dates: 1941-2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2227, Morris A. Shirts papers

Paul R. Nielsen papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 7741
Scope and Contents Includes Paul Richards Nielsen's daily planners, which has lists of Paul Nielsen's daily appointments and other notes from the day (usually written in Spanish), with long-term goals. Includes letters from Nielsen's mission in Argentina and Germany, with other letters from his family, updating on news. There are weekly reports where the number of contacts made, lessons taught, and hours spend tracting are recorded. Collection also contains Nielsen's educational materials, like exam papers on...
Dates: approximately 1965-2009
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Paul R. Nielsen papers

Nuttall family patriarchal blessings

 File — Box 6: [Barcode: 31197233294617], Folder: 9
Identifier: Vault MSS 790
Dates: 1857-1904
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 790, L. John Nuttall papers

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