Biographies
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms
Found in 181 Collections and/or Records:
Francis Armstrong family papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1795
Abstract
The Francis Armstrong family papers (1860-1960) contain autobiographies, biographies, obituaries, correspondence, genealogy records, and newspaper articles. Francis Armstrong Madsen is a local businessman who compiled this resource on his mother's ancestor, Francis Armstrong. The bulk of the collection consists of information on Francis Armstrong and his family.
Dates:
1860-1960
Marilyn Arnold papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2857
Abstract
The Marilyn Arnold papers (1860s-2016) consist of her scholarly research and writings, specifically on her authoritative work regarding Willa Cather. The collection contains numerous writings including published articles and books on many topics, both fiction and non-fiction. Arnold is an emeritus professor of English at Brigham Young University. She also served as assistant to former BYU president Dallin H. Oaks, director of the Center for the Study of Christian Values in Literature, and dean...
Dates:
1860s-2016
George William Ashton biography
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1598
Abstract
The George William Ashton biography (1992) was written by Ashton's daughter Rowena Ashton Carter. In addition to George's life story, the biography includes some genealogical information, excerpts from several personal letters (1932-1943), and copies of his birth certificate, death certificate, and other important certificates. Ashton was a Salt Lake City contractor and member of the Salt Lake City Board of Education. He served an LDS mission in the Eastern States under B. H. Roberts...
Dates:
1992
Margaret McNeil Ballard autobiography [typescript]
Collection
Identifier: MS 0126
Abstract
The Margaret McNeil Ballard autobiography [typescript] (1850s-1917) describes her life as a Scottish-born LDS Church pioneer.
Dates:
1850s-1917
John Lyman Ballif papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1431
Abstract
The John Lyman Ballif papers (1862-1998) reflect the life of John Ballif (1888-1954) and his family. While the emphasis is on the University of Utah, the collection also includes family correspondence, a genealogy, and three diaries. There are also scrapbooks, press clippings, and memorabilia from Switzerland.
Dates:
1862-1998
Louis Carl Barrett biography
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 3048
Abstract
The Louis Carl Barrett biography (2017) is entitled, "A Story of Two Soldiers: One From the U.S. and One From Germany During World War II and Their Path Together Afterwards." The biography was compiled by Betty Jene Barrett with contributions from Louis Barrett, Herbert Knothe and Gerhard Knothe. The biography contains transcripts of Barrett's diary entries and information of the German Peenemunde Army Research Center during World War II.
Dates:
2017
Evalyn Darger Bennett biography on Eva Williams Darger
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2934
Abstract
The Evalyn Darger Bennett biography on Eva Williams Darger (2008) is entitled "Eva: the Life Story of Eva Williams Darger." This biography also contains autobiographical writings by Eva.
Dates:
2008
Wallace G. Bennett papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2685
Abstract
The Wallace G. Bennett papers contain correspondence from his time serving in the military during WWII, along with a few letters from his mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Included in the collection is a brief history of the European mission and several published and unpublished family histories. Wallace G. Bennett is the son of Sen. Wallace F. Bennett and the brother of Sen. Robert F. Bennett.
Dates:
1969-2015
Bingham Stage Lines collection
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042151441]
Identifier: MS 0330
Abstract
The Bingham Stage Lines collection (circa 1958) consists of company letterhead, notes, a history, and news clippings. Bingham Stage Lines Co. was Salt Lake City's first large bus line. Organized in 1920, it ran from Salt Lake to the Bingham Copper Mines. It also provided tours to several scenic areas in Utah and Arizona.
Dates:
circa 1958
James Blazzard family history
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0596
Abstract
The James Blazzard family history is entitled, Valiant venture: sketch of the early pioneer history of the James Blazzard family 1876-1900.
Dates:
1973