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Provo (Utah) -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Unspecified ingested source

Found in 157 Collections and/or Records:

Albert William Jones diaries and scrapbooks

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 347
Scope and Contents Handwritten diary and scrapbooks. Jones writes a biography of his father, Albert Jones (1839-1925), and then writes an autobiography of his own life up to the 1890s when his diary begins. The early entries are retrospective, and the actual diary begins some time later. Most entries are short and relate to activities in Provo, Utah. Also included are thirty nine scrapbooks, most of which start in the 1920s and are arranged by subject. These items consist largely of newspaper clippings...
Dates: approximately 1903-1964

Lavon B. Jones photographs and newspaper clippings

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197227658116]
Identifier: MSS 6863
Abstract

A collection of photographs and newspaper clippings, collected by Lavon B. Jones.

Dates: 1923-1962

Samuel Stephen Jones papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1435
Scope and Contents

Collection contains diaries and autobiography, biographies, family history, correspondence, legal documents and newspaper clippings related to his personal life, pioneer memories, missionary experiences, political activities as mayor and member of the Democratic party, LDS Church activities, and leadership in business and civic activities in Utah. Also includes copies of his poetical writings.

Dates: 1902-1918

Sarah Fletcher Jones letters

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230324532]
Identifier: MSS SC 2529
Scope and Contents

Handwritten letters addressed to Francis W. Kirkham. They were written in Provo, Utah and were often signed with "Your Cincere & Affectionate friend." Jones signed her name both as "Sadie" and as "Sayde." The items are concerned with personal matters and happenings in Provo, Utah.

Dates: 1896-1898

Junece Hedquist Mackay papers, 1930-2007

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1844 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains photographs, slides, printed matter, records, clippings, and newpapers related to the life and family of Junece Hedquist of Provo, Utah. Materials appear to have been collected over the life of Junece Hedquist, and are related to her childhood, adulthood and family life, and the funeral services for her and her husband, Donald C. Mackay. Dated approximately 1930-2007.

Dates: 1930-2007

Virginia B. Keeler scrapbook

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230319425]
Identifier: MSS SC 2130
Scope and Contents

Newspaper clippings pasted into a scrapbook. Most of the items relate to persons living in Provo, Utah or associated with the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers.

Dates: 1960-1969

Francis W. Kirkham letters received

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230324524]
Identifier: MSS SC 2528
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letters addressed to Francis W. Kirkham. These items came from friends and family members living in Provo and Lehi, Utah. The materials relate largely to family and personal matters.

Dates: 1897-1972

Jesse William Knight invocation

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230311802]
Identifier: MSS SC 1473
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a typewritten prayer given by Jesse William Knight at the funeral of Lars Echart Eggertson in which he asks the Lord to comfort, console, and bless the bereaved.

Dates: 1930

Phillip Knight collection of Knight Investment Company records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3772
Scope and Contents

Collection includes a variety of business records of the Knight Investment Company, including: articles of incorporation, state certificates, patents, abstracts, deeds, receipts, bonds, wills, certificates, affidavits, company reports, surveys, letters, oaths, shipment orders, pool agreements, proxy agreements, letters of administration, leases, blueprints, tax forms, and other legal documents. Items document the business of the company between 1883 and 1964.

Dates: approximately 1883-1964

Biographical sketch of Caroline E. W. W. Larrabee

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230333095]
Identifier: MSS SC 3313
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a microfilm copy of a typewritten autobiography. Larrabee writes about migrating to Utah in 1862 and about her life in Springville and later in Provo, Utah. She also lived in Heber City, Coalville, and Salt Lake City, Utah. She was employed as a school teacher.

Dates: 1930