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 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

James E. Talmage correspondence, 1882-1913

 Series
Identifier: MSS 229 Series 13
Scope and Contents

Includes family material (ordination certificates, mission farewell programs, receipts, genealogical records, funeral programs, poetry and short stories, etc.) and memorabilia.

Dates: Other: 1882-1913

James E. Talmage professional papers on geology and mining, 1879-1911

 Series — Oversize-folder 34: Series 9 [Barcode: 31197225551867]
Identifier: MSS 229 Series 9
Scope and Contents

Contains James E. Talmage's papers relating to his carrier as a consulting geologist and mining engineer including mining articles, forms and tables, maps, and manuscripts, as well as legal material relating to the Rio Grande Western Railway, Silver King consolidated Mining Company of Utah, and other mining operations. Materials date from 1879 to 1911.

Dates: 1879-1911

Merry May Booth Talmage letters, 1890-1934

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1607 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Photocopies of letters written to and from May Booth Talmage, dated October 11, 1890-July 9, 1934.

Dates: 1890-1934

Reed Smoot mining papers, 1897-1938

 Series — Box 68: Series 4 [Barcode: 31197231029676]
Identifier: MSS 1187 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains files related to Smoot's involvement in mining. Includes correspondence and maps from the Big Indian Copper Company and records regarding the Gilsonite deal. Finally, pertains to work with Gold Chain Mining Company, Iron King Mining Company, Mascot Mining Company, and Western Australian Mining Laws. This demonstrates Smoot's work with these companies. Dated 1897-1938.

Dates: 1897-1938

Reed Smoot speeches and articles, 1883-1941

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1187 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains addresses given by Smoot and articles authored by him. Includes his words on political and other subjects. Also contains his election addresses. Pertains to reclamation projects, prohibition, history, and religion. Newspaper articles address Smoot's life and success as a Senator. Dated 1883-1941.

Dates: 1883-1941

Samuel Russell, Jr. and Parley P. Pratt music, between approximately 1830 and 1857 , between 1878 and 1918

 File — Box 6: Series 7; Series 8; Series 9 [Barcode: 31197233277620], Folder: 13
Identifier: MSS 1511 Series 9 File 3
Scope and Contents

Contains various pieces of music composed by Parley P. Pratt and Samuel Russell [Jr.]; probably written between about 1830 and 1857 (Pratt), and between 1878 and 1954 (Russell). Also includes correspondence of Samuel Russell [Jr.] with Joseph F. Smith and James E. Talmage. No date given, but must have been written between 1878 (when Russell was born) and 1918 (when Smith died).

Dates: between approximately 1830 and 1857 ; between 1878 and 1918

Samuel Russell, Jr. correspondence with James E. Talmage, 1902 April 22-1916 March 3

 File — Box 5: Series 6 [Barcode: 31197233277612], Folder: 8
Identifier: MSS 1511 Series 6 File 8
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence between Samuel Russell [Jr.] and James E. Talmage. 6 items, dated April 22, 1902 to March 3, 1916.

Dates: 1902 April 22-1916 March 3