Biographies
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms
Found in 181 Collections and/or Records:
Capitol Reef National Park records [photocopies]
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1817
Abstract
The Capitol Reef National Park records (1880-1999) consist of photocopies of material collected by Park Service employees at Capitol Reef National Park, and include correspondence, reports, articles, news clippings, notes, maps, biographies, and autobiographies relating to the establishment of Capitol Reef National Park and the development of the surrounding landscape.
Dates:
1880-1999
Kenneth Bitner Castleton papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0121
Abstract
The Kenneth Bitner Castleton papers (1921-1994) contain biographical sketches, field notes, articles, certificates, scrapbooks, and textual excerpts. Castleton (1903-1993) was a prominent professor of surgery, Dean of the University of Utah Medical School, and the first Vice President for Health Sciences for the University of Utah. Castleton also was involved in writing and photography for Utah and Western rock art. Caslteton was also a participant in the Everett L. Coolley Oral History...
Dates:
1921-1994
Dolores Chase papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2943
Abstract
The Dolores Chase papers (1982-2009) consists mainly of her commentary essays written for the radio program Afternoon Edition on KUER FM90. Also included in the collection are promotional posters from the Dolores Chase Gallery. Chase obtained masters degrees in both English and Arts Administration in 1979. She opened the Dolores Chase Fine Art gallery in 1985 in downtown Salt Lake City.
Dates:
1982-2009
Chi Delta Phi records
Collection
Identifier: MS 0086
Abstract
The Chi Delta Phi records (1911-1968) are a collection of materials reflecting the organization, growth, activities, and dissolution of the Gleam Epsilon chapter of this sorority, and its predecessor, the Order of the Gleam. The collection is comprised of a two-volume roster, a two-volume scrapbook, business records, fifteen volumes of unpublished writings of the members of the sorority, and a play.
Dates:
1911-1968
D.H. Christensen papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0627
Abstract
The D. H. Christensen papers (1853-1956) consist of correspondence, family materials, mission journals, essays, news clippings, articles, and scrapbooks. David Henry Christensen (1869-1956) was an educator in Utah, a superintendent of Salt Lake City Schools, he served on the Board of Regents, was the president of Christensen Construction Company, and went on a mission and became a mission president for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS Church).
Dates:
1853-1956
Ezra T. Clark family papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1528
Abstract
The Ezra T. Clark papers (1849-1999) contain interviews, memoirs, mission papers, general family documents, and short histories of descendants of Ezra T. Clark (1823-1901) and his wives, Mary Stevenson Clark (1825-1911) and Susan Leggett Clark (1838-1902). Ezra T. Clark was a pioneer settler in Davis County, Utah. The histories include copies of biographies, memoirs, interviews, letters, photographs, newspaper articles, and other material pertaining to the lives of the various relatives. These...
Dates:
1849-1999
Laura Christensen McCurdy Clark family biography
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114041930902]
Identifier: MS 0372
Abstract
The Laura Christensen McCurdy Clark family biography (1952) is titled, "Two Pioneer Stories" by Clark." This is an account of members of her family and their journeys from Europe to Utah, where they helped settle Sanpete County.
Dates:
1952
Cleofan records
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2585
Abstract
The Cleofan records (1892-2009) contain the organizational papers of this women's social group based in Salt Lake City.
Dates:
1892-2009
Harvey Harris Cluff collection
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0566
Abstract
The Harvey Harris Cluff collection (1893-1944) consists of a scrapbook of clippings on Cluff's life and career. Also included are a biographical sketch of his wife, Frances Amelia Worsley Cluff, 1841-1934, genealogical notes, poems, letters, and essays on various subjects. Harvey Harris Cluff was a Utah attorney who served as attorney general of Utah from 1920 to 1928.
Dates:
1893-1944
Cowley family papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1223
Abstract
The Cowley family papers consist of biographical sketches of several members of the Cowley family, particularly Mattias Foss Cowley and Samuel Parkinson Cowley. Included is a 10 page handwritten biography of Samuel P. Cowley by his father, Mattias F. Cowley. Mattias Foss Cowley was dropped from the Mormon Church Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1893 for continuing to practice polygamy. Samuel P. Cowley was an F.B.I. agent who was killed in a gun battle with "Baby face" Nelson in 1934.
Dates:
1941-1991