The Ralph and Susannah Smith collection consists of typescripts of family histories. In addition to "A History of Susannah J. Smith, 1862," the collection contains "Excerpts from the Diary of Ralph Smith, Pioneer of 1855," and a biographical sketch of Ralph Smith.

The Reed Smoot papers (1909-1986) consist of copies of Smoot's journal as well as articles concerning his life and politics. Reed Smoot (1862-1941) was an Apostle for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a United States Senator from Utah. He filled both positions simulatneously. Boxes 1-8 cannot be photocopied.

The Julia Josephine Spencer Snow biography contain an undated biography of Julia Snow (1837-1909), written by her granddaughter, Beatrice Snow Winsor. The biography records information about her family's move to St. Louis and her mother's move to Nauvoo at the time the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were driven out of that city. Also recorded is information on Julia's life in St. George, Utah, and her decendants.

The Vivian Snow autobiography (1980) consists of a typescript Snow compiled by his daughters. Included are family biographical information, an account of Snow's funeral service, and information on various houses in which he lived. Vivian Snow was a descendent of Erastus Snow and the father of Utah artist Vivian Douglas Snow.

The Horace Sylvester Snyder family papers (1902-2010) contain the personal and professional papers of Horace Sylvester Snyder (1912-2010) a professional photographer, and his father, Horace Greeley Snyder (1873-1951), the owner of multiple mines in the American West. The collection contains biographical information and correspondence of extended family members within the Snyder and Sylvester families.

The Alma Garth Sorenson papers (1988-1995) consist of a book of his personal and family memories. These include growing up in Aurora, Utah, his experiences at both Snow College and the University of Utah, his careers in the United States Army, and finally, as a professor at the University of Utah. The book also includes anecdotes about his family's history in Aurora, as well as their polygamist roots.

The South Valley Unitarian Universalist Society records (1981-1997) consist of newsletters, annual report, society history, meeting minutes, correspondence and other records documenting the history and activities of this organization. The society focuses on service and is a fellowship of free minds in the study and practice of liberal religion, the development of the human potential of its participants and the building of a better local and world economy.

The John D. Spencer papers (1895-1933) contain correspondence, speeches, biographical sketches, programs, and material related to Spencer's affiliation with the Salt Lake Arts Center, the Fine Arts and Letters Society of Utah, the Salt Lake City Opera Company, and other organizations. John D. Spencer (1858-1947) was an insurance executive and patron of the arts.

The Jonas D. Stead papers (1837-1935) consist of typewritten commentaries on a variety of religious subjects, including sermon extracts, patriarchal blessings, L.D.S. Church historical materials, Biblical passages, and Book of Mormon information.

The Marthinius A. Strand Utah skiing collection (1932-1984) contain newspaper clippings, magazine articles and newsletters. Strand is widely regarded as the father of the Intermountain skiing industry. He is a member of the National Ski Association Hall of Fame.

The George and Susan Matsumura Sunada papers (1935-2001) consist primarily of Susan Sunada's research materials related to Japanese Americans in Utah and the West. George worked as a commercial artist for Sears. Susan was the Foreign Student Advisor for Utah State University, a secretary for Baugh Real Estate, executive secretary to the mayor, and a photo-journalist for the Deseret News in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The George S. Tanner papers (1912-1992) contain personal and family materials related to George Tanner, a teacher and historian. Included are correspondence, arranged chronologically and alphabetically; biographies and autobiographies; journals and family histories; financial and medical records; writings and speeches; newsletters and news clippings; programs and brochures; and materials relating to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).

The Philip S. Thacher papers (1971-1989) contain biographical materials, photocopy of a scrapbook detailing his activities and a photocopy of a letter to the First Parish Church of Needham, Massachusetts "on its Bicentennial Anniversary." Thacher was a pastor of the First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City, Utah.

The Daniel Hadlond Thomas papers (1939-1992) consits of a re-edited version of a biography of Preston Thomas originally completed in 1942. It includes transcriptions of missionary diaries. Also included in the collection is correspondence and a poem written by Thomas.

The Wanda Clayton Thomas papers (1839-1992) contain materials concerning Wanda Clayton Thomas (1912-1996) and her heritage, concentrating on the descendants of Newell H. Clayton.

This collection contains a transcript of the reminiscences and diary of Mary Elizabeth Rollins Lightner which records her experiences with the Church in Kirtland, Ohio, Missouri, Illinois, and Utah, and her association with Joseph Smith. A photocopy of a letter written by Emmeline B. Wells in 1889 is also included in the collection.

The Madge Harris Tuckett papers (1985) consist of two biographies she wrote, one of Henry Tuckett and the other of his son, Henry A. Tuckett. Henry Tuckett Sr. (1831-1923) was a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from England and rode for the Pony Express. Henry Tuckett Jr. (1852-1918) was an accomplished musician, businessman, and member of the LDS Church.

The Tuesday Study Club records (1968-2000) consist of scrapbooks, correspondence, newspaper articles, club rosters, and club programs.

The Uintah County Daughters of Utah Pioneers biographies [photocopies] (1877-1984) consist of individual, family, and miscellaneous histories collected for a centennial history of the Uintah Basin titled Builders of Uintah (1947). The Uintah County chapter was organized in August 1928.

The Helen Bowring Ure papers (1930-1989) contain correspondence, awards, clippings, scrapbooks, and papers relating to national bodies of the P.T.A., Board of Education, Y.W.C.A., and the Women's Legislative Council of Utah, as well as the Ure and Bowring families. Includes correspondence and memorabilia of her husband, James W. Ure III.