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Essays

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms

Found in 66 Collections and/or Records:

C. Edward Jacob essays

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0406
Abstract The C. Edward Jacob essays (1954-1955) consist of two separate papers arguing that the account of creation contained in the Latter-day Saint scripture, The Pearl of Great Price, is superior to the account contained in Genesis.
Dates: 1954-1955

Japanese in Utah collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0514
Abstract This collection (1971-1985) consists of various items relating to the history of Japanese Americans in Utah. Included are issues of The Lotus, the newsletter of the Japanese Buddist Temple in Salt Lake City, an issue of the newspaper Pacific Citizen (1977), and a typewritten essay titled "History of the Japanese in Utah" by Alice Kasai.
Dates: 1971-1985

Duane E. Jeffery papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1372
Abstract The Duane E. Jeffery papers (1814-2011) consist of professional and administrative materials, research materials, subject files, and professional writings by Jeffery. Jeffery was a distinguished professor at Brigham Young University (BYU) specializing in evolutionary genetics.
Dates: 1814-2011

Joseph Jenson papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0671
Abstract The Joseph Jenson papers (1916-1930) contain a photocopy of a page from the Utah Evening Standard and a carboncopy of an essay written by Jenson while county engineer for Klamath County, Oregon titled "Source, Occurence and Recovery of Under-Ground Water for Irrigation."
Dates: 1913-1930

Wesley Pratt Larsen papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1432
Abstract The Wesley Pratt Larsen papers (1802-2005) contain materials from Larsen's career as a biologist, as well as research on Utah history. Publications by Wesley P. Larsen include works on Indian and pioneer medicine in Utah Territory, 1847-1900, Southern Utah tales, and James Dalley family history, v.3. Larsen earned a Ph. D. from the University of Utah in 1960. He was the associate program directory for the National Science Foundation. He was probably best known for his research on insect stem...
Dates: 1802-2005

C. Lowell and Georgiana T. Lees papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0538
Abstract The C. Lowell and Georgiana T. Lees papers (1883-1998) contain materials used or collected by the Lees that document their family history and C. Lowell Lees's interest and professional activities in the theater at the University of Utah, Rutgers University, California's Pasadena Playhouse, government agencies during the Great Depression and World War II, commercial theater, and other institutions.
Dates: 1883-1998

Alma James Lindsey papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1737
Abstract The Alma James Lindsey papers (1890-1899) contain a diary, essay, and a photocopy of a news clipping. Lindsey was a warehouse owner and operator in Utah.
Dates: 1890-1899

Beatrice Peterson Marchant papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0754
Abstract The Beatrice Peterson Marchant papers (1879-2000) contain Marchant's research on the John Birch Society and the Equal Rights Amendment. Included is a paper written by Marchant entitled "The John Birch Society and the Mormon Church." Also included are eleven scrapbooks of correspondence, newspaper articles and pamphlets collected by Mrs. Marchant from 1969 to 1996.
Dates: 1879-2000

Mike M. Masaoka papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0656
Abstract Mike M. Masaoka served as National Secretary (1941-1943) and Washington lobbyist (1945-1953) for the Japanese American Citizens' League. He was a member of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II and served as president of the Japan-America Society. He was active in issues of immigration reform and compensation for victims of wartime internment. The collection includes scrapbooks, yearbooks, correspondence, court and congressional documents, articles, oral history transcripts, and...
Dates: 1931-1991

Dean L. May papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0422
Abstract The Dean L. May papers (1848-2003) consist of materials relating to May's teaching and writing careers. Included are writings, correspondence, diaries, pamphlets, reports, minutes, legal papers, news articles, notes, syllabi, maps, and coding papers related to demography studies, among other papers. Dean L. May was a professor of history at the University of Utah. His studies and teaching and writing interests centered around the social history of the United States, the American West in...
Dates: 1848-2003