Biographies
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms
Found in 181 Collections and/or Records:
George Leroy Dockstader papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2714
Abstract
The George L. Dockstader papers (1843-2001) consist of biographical materials, documents, correspondence, meeting minutes, reports, publications, and books. The bulk of the papers focuses upon correspondence, publications, and assorted materials pertaining to the ideas and activities of Mormon fundamentalists, particularly the Le Baron-led Church of the Firstborn of the Fulness of Times.
Dates:
1843-2001
Nancy Ellen Hunt Pierce Durfee collection [photocopies]
Collection
Identifier: MS 0601
Abstract
The Nancy Ellen Hunt Pierce Durfee collection (1916-1990) consists of a four-page biography of Durfee (1884-1925) written by her daughter, a copy of a photo of Nancy and her first husband, George Pierce, a copy of her marriage license to her second husband, David F. Durfee, a copy of a photo of Nancy and David Durfee, and a poem about Nancy entitled "My Mother's Apron," written by Edna Durfee Maxfield.
Dates:
1916-1990
John T. Edward papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1710
Abstract
The John T. Edward papers (1897-1989) consists of diaries and letters of John T. Edward, news clippings, and a biography of John T. Edward and his wife, Lizzie Thomas Edward written by John E. Carr. Edward was a butcher in Salt Lake City and served a LDS Church mission in Scotland during which his companion was David O. McKay.
Dates:
1897-1989
Edwin Evans papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1326
Abstract
The Edwin Evans papers (1860-1946) consist of correspondence, biographies, newspaper clippings, notes, and pictures of artwork created by Evans.
Dates:
1860-1946
Henry Eyring diary
Collection
Identifier: MS 0008
Abstract
The Henry Eyring diary (1877-1896) also includes a typescript. Included with the diary is a biography titled, "Life Sketch of Bertah Eyring."
Dates:
1877-1896
B. Floyd Farr papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0934
Abstract
The B. Floyd Farr papers (1936-1946) consist of advertisements, program correspondence, and scripts from KDYL and KPO; NBC annual reports (1936-1945); and various radio-related publications. Includes a biography written by George Snell. Farr was a radio announcer, engineer, and executive.
Dates:
1936-1946
Anne Marie Fox Felt papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0142
Abstract
The Anne Marie Fox Felt papers (1874-1967) contains a history of the organization of the kindergarten movement in Utah from 1874, biographies of women involved in the Utah State Kindergarten Association, scrapbooks, proposal and rough draft of a thesis "History of Kindergarten Education in Utah" submitted for a Master of Arts degree at the U. of U., and information on the Kiwanis-Felt Boys and Girls Club.
Dates:
1874-1967
Fort Douglas records
Collection
Identifier: MS 0518
Abstract
The Fort Douglas records (1861-1954) contain two histories of the fort as well as maps and military orders. Fort Douglas (1862-1991) was one of the US Army's intermountain bases located in Salt Lake City.
Dates:
1861-1954
Cecelia H. Foxley papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2784
Abstract
The Cecelia H. Foxley papers (1960-2014) consists of personal and academic materials along with books. Dr. Foxley served as the Deputy Commissioner, and the Associate Commissioner for Academic Affairs. She then served as Commisioner of the Utah System of Higher Education and Cheif Executive Officer to the State board of Regents for over 10 years. Afterward she served for three years as Regents professor in the Educational Psychology department at the University of Utah.
Dates:
1960-2014
Brewster Ghiselin papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0528
Abstract
The Brewster Ghiselin papers (1928-1996) consist of materials related to Ghiselin's career as an author, poet, and professor at the University of Utah. The collection contains materials related to the University of Utah Writer's Conference, primarily from 1944 to 1966, materials from the Poetry Society of America, a large number of books of poetry by various authors, and manuscripts of much of Ghiselin's own work, both poetry and essays. The materials consist of manuscripts, notes, letters,...
Dates:
1928-1996