Obituaries
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms
Found in 38 Collections and/or Records:
William Wallace Newby papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0606
Abstract
The William Wallace Newby papers (1930-1971) consist of personal and professional materials concerning William Newby (1902-1977), a professor of biology at the University of Utah from 1927-1971. Included are biographical information, obituary notices, an oral history transcript, numerous hand drawn and reproduced illustrations, and literature and correspondence pertaining to the Aztec Club, of which Newby was president from 1965-1966.
Dates:
1930-1971
Chieko N. Okazaki papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2839
Abstract
The Chieko N. Okazaki papers (1924-2012) consist of correspondence, administrative documents, and memorabilia from her teaching career, the Japan-Okinawa and Japan Central Missions, her term as the first woman of color to serve as a Relief Society General Presidency member, as well as speeches and manuscripts from her time as an author and speaker. Click here to view the digitized journals from the...
Dates:
1924-2012
Helen Zeese Papanikolas papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0471
Abstract
The Helen Zeese Papanikolas papers (1954-2001) contain materials concerning the research and writing of this Utah historian and folklorist. Included are correspondence, research files, news clippings, oral history manuscripts, published and unpublished articles.
Dates:
1954-2009
Zola Rice Pound papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2779
Abstract
The Zola Rice Pound papers (1938-2007) contain materials relating to Pound's family life, including photographs, a daybook, and wedding materials. The collection also contains yearbooks, bibles, and stories.
Dates:
1938-2007
C. A. Robertson papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0526
Abstract
The C. A. Robertson papers (1922-1932) consist of a bound volume of letters from Robertson to his daughter, Allien; one genealogy sheet; an obituary; and a picture. C. A. Robertson (1879-1932) was a Utah attorney, businessman, and politician.
Dates:
1922-1932
Saving the Legacy collection
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2100
Abstract
This collection consists of items donated by World War II veterans in conjunction with their oral history interviews conducted by the American West Center. This collection is ongoing, and items will be added periodically.
Dates:
1940s-2007
Service Star Legion records
Collection
Identifier: MS 0222
Abstract
The Service Star Legion records (1905-1985) contain materials concerning the Salt Lake County Chapter, the Utah Division, and the National group of the Service Star Legion (SSL). The SSL was a patriotic society, which had its beginnings in Maryland during World War I (WWI). It was organized in Utah, and called that Salt Lake County Chapter, also known as the War Mothers.
Dates:
1905-1985
E. H. Snyder family mining papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 3121
Abstract
The E. H. Snyder family mining papers (1885-2005) details the development of mining within the Intermountain West and the history of the involvement of the Snyder family in mining.
Dates:
1885-2005
George and Susan Matsumura Sunada papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 3131
Abstract
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.
Dates:
1935-2002
Mary Jane Mount Tanner papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0200
Abstract
The Mary Jane Mount Tanner papers (1829-1908) consist of an introspective and insightful diary recording her impressions of her activities and society. It concerns primarily personal matters such as stresses in a polygamous family, problems with family members, church and social activities, and the publication of a volume of her poetry. Correspondence is primarily about family matters; between herself and father in California (1849-1876) about his activities and the settlement of his estate; to...
Dates:
1829-1908