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 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 758 Collections and/or Records:

Sheldon P. Hayes navigational training kit

 File — Oversize-folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233627873]
Identifier: MSS 7653
Scope and Contents

Collection of military papers and equipment used to train naval airforce cadets in navigation techniques. The papers were published between 1939-1942 and later annotated by Sheldon P. Hayes. His reasons for collecting and annotating the materials are unknown.

Dates: 1939-1942
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Edward M. Hayhurst correspondence and other material

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7928
Abstract

Civil War correspondence of Edward M. Hayhurst to and from his family, including typescripts; as well as photographs, genealogical papers, and other family materials.

Dates: 1862-1938
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Hayhurst family letters and other material, 1862-1938

 Series
Identifier: MSS 7928 Series 2
Scope and Contents Contains original letters from immediate family members to Edward and each other (father Isaac, brother Joseph, mother Louisa, aunt Esther, Captain Bullock, grandma Mary Forbes, descendant Paul Hayhurst), dated 1862-1934. Also included are Edward's original certificate of disability and an original newspaper from July 1863, genealogical manuscripts written by descendants of the family, genealogical research and correspondence of Paul Hayhurst, and a photograph and clipping about an old...
Dates: 1862-1938
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Edward M. Hayhurst correspondence and other material

Alexander and Vivia Hedquist ration books

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233631669]
Identifier: MSS 7898
Scope and Contents

Contains four ration books used during World War II. Two belong to Alexander Hedquist, the other two belong to Vivia Hedquist. Also includes some loose stamps. Dated approximately 1942-1945.

Dates: approximately 1942-1945
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

A. T. Henson papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197239254789]
Identifier: MSS 9164
Scope and Contents

Contains two diaries that A.T. Henson wrote during his service in the Canadian military during World War I in Europe. The first diary covers September 7, 1917, to February 28, 1918, and the second covers March 1, 1918, to July 12, 1918. Also contains one World War I photograph album, including photographs, letters, and printed ephemera that Henson created and compiled to document his military service overseas. These materials are dated from 1915 to 1919.

Dates: approximately 1915-1919
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Heudier, Jean-Pierre, 1963-1970

 File — Box 84: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197231007870], Folder: 3
Identifier: UA 909 Series 1
Dates: 1963-1970
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Collection on university faculty and staff / Collection on university faculty members

Martin B. Hickman lecture and interview

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3054
Scope and Contents

Typescript of a lecture given by Hickman for Dr. Hillam's War Project. Also included is a transcript of an interview conducted by Eric Mercer for Political Science 375R course at Brigham Young University. Also included is the reel-to-reel audiotape from which some of the material was taken. Hickman talks about his service in the Strassbourg area of France during World War II in 1944 and 1945. Also with the collection is the poem, "Dead Men Also Cry."

Dates: approximately 1985
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Nelson Higgins certificates

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230318294]
Identifier: MSS SC 1974
Scope and Contents Photocopies of handwritten and printed certificates, applications, correspondence, patriarchal blessings, and miscellaneous items. Most of the materials relate to Nelson's militia activities in Nauvoo, Illinois and in Utah. They include certificates relating to his various military appointments and applications for pensions relating to his military service. A few items relate to the "Walker War" (1853-1854) with the Ute Indians. A few of the materials were signed by the Mormon Church leaders...
Dates: 1836-1909
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Elda Marie Schreiber Hill papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8614
Content Description

Contains the papers of Elda Marie Schreiber Hill relating to her training as a nurse and later her service as a nurse in the U.S. navy. Includes government-issued pamphlets, booklets and documents as well as World War II-era newspapers and newspaper clippings. Also contains some of Elda Hill's personal papers, including official certificates, programs, a scrapbook, and an oral history. Materials dated 1938-1992.

Dates: 1938-1992
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Hillam War Project interviews of Korean and Vietnam War veterans

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197231042422]
Identifier: MSS 6290
Abstract This collection consists of interviews with Korean and Vietnam veterans under the direction of Ray C. Hillam for his war project. It covers topics such as recruitment, training, daily routines, duties, missions, how their experience as an LDS soldier differed from their fellow soldiers, and many other topics as the veterans reveal their war experiences and what it meant to them. Includes six interviews, each interview consisting of a transcript and either a cassette tape or audio reel of the...
Dates: 1985
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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