Biographies
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms
Found in 181 Collections and/or Records:
Robert Alan Goldberg papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0731
Abstract
The Robert Alan Goldberg papers (1880-2019) house materials gathered by Goldberg while researching information for his books, Back to the Soil: The Jewish Farmers of Clarion, Utah, and Their World, Grassroots Resistance: Social Movements in Twentieth Century America, Enemies Within: The Culture of Conspiracy in Modern America, Hooded Empire: The Ku Klux Klan in...
Dates:
1880-2019
A. Russell Gray biography
Collection
Identifier: MS 0448
Abstract
The A. Russell Gray biography consist of an excerpt of a book written by Gray's uncle, John Saunders, and an excerpt of Gray's autobiography. The book excerpt includes information about the east bench of Salt Lake City in 1867 and details living conditions and other aspects of Salt Lake during its infancy. Russell's autobiography describes the Unviersity of Utah around 1912 and relates personal stories. It is unclear when these excerpts were written.
Dates:
circa 1984
Edward Girard Hale papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0653
Abstract
The Edward Girard Hale papers (1851-1997) contain family histories, correspondence, artwork, and news clippings from and about the Hale family.
Dates:
1851-1997
Ruth Harwood papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0375
Abstract
The Ruth Harwood papers (1911-1973) contains correspondence, writings, artwork, poetry, notes, pamphlets, programs, news articles, and certificates. Although most of the materials are by or about Ruth Harwood, the collection also contains materials Ruth collected herself concerning her family, friends, and other writers and artists.
Dates:
1911-1973
Hawley family biographical sketch
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042158495]
Identifier: MS 0343
Abstract
The Hawley family biographical sketch (1937) consist of recorded stories and family history by Sarah Ellis Hawley Pierson of her grandparents, William John Hawley and Ellis Smith Hawley. The stories cover her grandparents' seasonal sugar tapping in Canada around 1816, their move to Iowa and conversion to Mormonism, then their move to Pleasant Grove, Utah.
Dates:
1937
Hope A. Hilton papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0584
Abstract
The Hope A. Hilton papers (1815-1999) contain diaries, correspondence, research files, family histories and genealogy, news clippings, and manuscripts. Hope Hilton (1924-1999) was a writer and community activist who, along with her husband, organized the Middle East Foundation, a charitable organization devoted to helping students from the middle east obtain an education in the United States.
Dates:
1815-1999
Naomi Hoffmann papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0284
Abstract
The Naomi Hoffmann papers (1913-1971) consist of a diary [photocopy and original], a will, a petition, biographical notes, and collection notes. The diary was presented to Hoffman by Mrs. Enos A. Wall in 1913. It mentions singing lessons, theater events, parties, and other subjects. The diary (1913-1919) describes events in the life of an upper class, non-LDS woman in Salt Lake City. Included are some personal papers from her later life.
Dates:
1913-1971
Carolyn Hunsaker papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1248
Abstract
The Carolyn Hunsaker papers (1991, 2008) consist of two biographies written by Hunsaker in 1991 and 2008: "Dear Father..." The Life of Clara Fedarata Stenhouse Young Agramonte and Life History of Clarence Horace Montgomerie y Agramonte.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1991, 2008
Leland Karr and Ada C. Irvine papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1892
Abstract
The Leland Karr and Ada C. Irvine papers (1932-1998) contain documents related not only to his engineering profession but also to his hobbies and civic activities. Included are biographical documents, correspondence, meeting minutes, news clippings, certificates, a boating log, and other materials. Leland Karr Irvine was an adjunct professor of architecture at the University of Utah. He published several works on acoustical engineering.
Dates:
1932-1998
Henry Clark Jackson papers
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042156135]
Identifier: ACCN 0400
Abstract
This collection consists of a biography of Henry Clark Jackson written by his son circa 1915 and transcribed by Ward J. Roylance in 1972. Also included are transcribed family letters (1848-1906) edited by Ward J. Roylance in 1972.
Dates:
circa 1915-1972