Travel writing
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms
Found in 20 Collections and/or Records:
Virginia Kelson papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1275
Abstract
The Virginia Kelson papers (1915-1990) consist of biographical information, journals, personal papers, business papers, and political papers relating to the life of Virginia Kelson and her family.
Dates:
1915-1990
Vontella Hess Buchholz Kimball papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0264
Abstract
The Vontella Hess Buchholz Kimball papers (1931-1971) consist of correspondence, notebooks, and newspaper clippings concerning her activities as national education director of a large cosmetic firm and her interest in the Middle East. Vontella (1906-1971) was an active and independent woman with a desire to travel. She often lectured on charm and beauty at business and social clubs, and was also in demand as a speaker on traditional Arab attire and jewelry.
Dates:
1931-1971
June K. Lyman papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2466
Abstract
The June K. Lyman papers (1930-2007) contain correspondence, diaries, news clippings, memorabilia, scrapbooks, and manuscript drafts related to the lives of June and Stanley D. Lyman and their work with the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Dates:
1930-2013
Natalie C. McMurrin papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2307
Abstract
The Natalie C. McMurrin papers (1922-1995) contain correspondence, greeting cards, travel information, organization memberships, pamphlets, craft ideas, fashion, beauty and health magazine clippings, home and gardening tips, newsletters, and newspaper articles. Natalie McMurrin was born in American Falls, Idaho. She is the wife of Sterling M. McMurrin, former United States Commissioner of Education under the Kennedy administration.
Dates:
1922-1995
Harry Nelson papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0645
Abstract
The Harry Nelson papers (1886-2015) are mainly a collection of materials documenting the life of Maud May Babcock (1867-1954), a theater teacher and director at the University of Utah from 1892 to 1938. Journals, travelogs, daily planners, teaching materials, manuscripts, programs, announcements, letters, and news clippings are included. Harry Nelson (1901-1988) was a theater student and friend of Maud May Babcock.
Dates:
1886-2015
Marjorie G. Paul papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2089
Abstract
The Marjorie G. Paul papers (1957-2002) consist of a record of her travels over the years. Marjorie Paul worked as a nurse for the World Health Organization in Ethiopia, South America, and Vietnam, and in the 1960's worked for the United States Agency for International Development in Vietnam.
Dates:
1957-2002
Susan Barbara Tallmon Sargent papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1107
Abstract
The Susan Barbara Tallmon Sargent papers (1891-1973) consist of correspondence, journals, news clippings, reports, articles, guest books, and financial documents collected by Sargent's niece, Ardis Hitchcock, who was planning on writing a biography of Sargent, a medical missionary to China.
Dates:
1891-1973
Samuel Shimp travel notes
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2801
Abstract
The Samuel Shimp travel notes (1869) describe a three day visit to Salt Lake City in 1869, just after the opening of the Trans-Continental Railroad. The notes discuss his visit with Brigham Young and with the LDS architect, William Folsom.
Dates:
1869
Lethe Coleman Tatge papers [photocopies]
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1187
Abstract
The Lethe Coleman Tatge papers (1928-1982) consist of diaries and scrapbooks relating to the life of Tatge, a long-time resident of Murray, Utah. Included is a scrapbook of letters by Tatge that were published in The Wasatch Wave. They relate to the various travels that she took and individuals from Wasatch County that she came in contact with. The diaries and scrapbooks are photocopies of the originals.
Dates:
1928-1982
Joan Woodbury papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2384
Abstract
The Joan Woodbury papers (1936-2010) consist mainly of dance materials generated from Woodbury's years teaching at the University of Utah and her career as co-founder of the Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company. Included are programs, announcements, news articles, correspondence, biographical papers, notes, reports, minutes, travel information, and other dance-related materials.
Dates:
1936-2010