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Autobiographies (literary works)

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Found in 150 Collections and/or Records:

William S. Godbe statement [photocopy]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1507
Abstract

The William S. Godbe statement (1984) is a photocopy of the handwritten version in which Godbe describes his excommunication by the LDS Church, subsequent mining and smelting ventures in Utah Territory, his disagreements with Brigham Young, and his abandonment of polygamy. Godbe was a prominent Utah businessman. He was a member of a group of intellectual LDS dissenters that became known as the Godbeites and was excommunicated by the LDS Church in 1869.

Dates: 1884

Duckworth Grimshaw autobiography

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1303
Abstract

The Duckworth Grimshaw autobiography (1923) was written by himself and arranged by his daughters Martha J. Rogerson and May G. Jensen. The autobiography describes his experience as a Utah man imprisoned for polygamy in 1891.

Dates: 1923

Delbert V. Groberg papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1364
Abstract

The Delbert V. Groberg papers (1993-1995) consist of a handwritten account of Groberg's service as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Eastern States Mission, 1925-1927. Also included are photocopied items detailing events in Groberg's life.

Dates: 1993-1995

Aroet Lucius Hale diary

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114041925563]
Identifier: MS 0520
Abstract

The Aroet Lucius Hale diary (1835-1856) discusses his life from the time he was baptized into the LDS Church until his mission to Las Vegas, Nevada. Aroet Lucius Hale (b. 1828) and his younger siblings followed Brigham Young to the Salt Lake Valley during the 1840s.

Dates: 1835-1856

Mosiah Hall papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0248
Abstract The Mosiah Hall papers (1880-1952) deal with education and Hall's time as an educator. The collection contains two memoranda books Hall kept as institute teacher, lecturer, visitor, and inspector of high schools for the state of Utah. The rest of the papers include a small amount of correspondence of a very general nature, two notebooks, some articles he wrote on education, a few poems Hall wrote, several certificates relating to his teaching assignments, and a copy of the Course of Study of...
Dates: 1880-1952

Rachel Seamons Hancey autobiography [photocopy]

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0348
Abstract

The Rachel Seamons Hancey autobiography (circa 1900) describes her life in England and travel to Cache Valley, Utah.

Dates: (circa 1900)

James Taylor Harwood papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0507
Abstract

The James Taylor Harwood papers (1892-2001) consist of original and photocopied materials pertaining to Harwood (1960-1940), his artistic profession, and his personal life. Included in the collection are works of art, correspondence, biographical information, poetry, exhibition catalogs, diaries, notebooks, news articles, and other materials.

Dates: 1892-2001

Louisa Thalmann Hasler autobiography [photocopy]

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0018
Abstract

The Louisa Thalmann Hasler autobiography [typescript] (1843-1897) discusses her life as an early convert from Switzerland to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who settled in Mt. Pleasant, Utah.

Dates: 1843-1897

Janet Pender Healy papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1421
Abstract

The Janet Pender Healy papers (1845-1940s) consist mainly of personal materials, including correspondence, writings, autobiographies, certificates, and other papers. Some family information is also included.

Dates: 1845-1940s

Emma Kofler Helwing papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0155
Abstract

The Emma Kofler Helwing papers (1910-1956) include the life story of Emma Helwing (b. 1893), scrapbook, personal documents, correspondence, and other items documenting her life and experiences of escape from Austria under the Nazi regime in 1938.

Dates: 1910-1956

David Cornelius Hess autobiography and diary [photocopy]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2080
Abstract

The David Cornelius Hess autobiography and diary [photocopy] discuss his experiences while serving on three separate missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Hess was called to serve missions to the southern states (1895 and 1930) and to San Francisco, California (1929).

Dates: 1896-1952

Barbara Jean Keiser Hopkins memoir and family history

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 3310
Abstract

The Barbara Jean Keiser Hopkins memoir and family history (2017) is entitled, My Journey of Faith. This self-published memoir provides historical information regarding her ancestors, her children, and her own history.

Dates: 2017

Lyman P. Hunter papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0374
Abstract

The Lyman P. Hunter papers (1890-1985) contain articles, genealogy materials, meeting minutes, correspondence, news clippings, reports, research proposals, training manuals, newsletters, and speeches. These items focus on three areas of interest to Hunter (1898-1985): environmental quality, the coating industry (of paints, stains, and varnishes), and biographical material.

Dates: 1890-1985

Julie Ingeröed autobiography

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0398
Abstract

The Julie Ingeröed autobiography is entitled, "One Year in Utah, or, the Secrets of Mormonism: A True and Honest Account, 1867" was translated by Helge Seljaas.

Dates: 1867

Anthony Woodward Ivins papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0167
Abstract

The Anthony Woodward Ivins papers (1852-1974) contain diaries, journal, correspondence, articles, patriarchal blessings, and family history items.

Dates: 1852-1974

H. Grant Ivins papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0362
Abstract The H. Grant Ivins papers (1897-1973) contain diaries, correspondence, memoirs, unpublished manuscripts, and articles on subjects relating to religion and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). This collection documents one man's transition from a devout believer in the divine authority of the members of the LDS Church hierarchy to an outspoken critic of those he later...
Dates: 1897-1973

Ann Prior Jarvis autobiography

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0052
Abstract

This collection consists of a copy of a typewritten copy of the original autobiography penned by Ann Prior Jarvis (1829-1913). This twenty-four typescript was prepared by Floyd L. Eisenhour, of the Federal Writers' Project of the Works Progress Administration in Ogden, Utah, in May 1937.

Dates: 1885

Jewish archives

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0224
Abstract The Jewish archives (1831-1990) is largely comprised of records from three Salt Lake City congregations: B'nai Israel, Montefiore, and Kol Ami. Included in the collection are correspondence, meeting minutes, ledgers, financial records, scrapbooks, and historical and biographical materials. Also present is a copy of the 1990 proclamation by Salt Lake City concerning the Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust. Additional materials regarding the Jewish community in Utah include...
Dates: 1831-1990

Howard D. Johnson papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1035
Abstract

The Howard D. Johnson papers (1946-1985) contain newsletters, publications, clippings, and biographical materials. Howard Johnson was a developer of the ceilometer, president of KNAK radio and founder of KOVO radio stations in Utah and a meteorologist.

Dates: 1946-1985

Joel Hills Johnson autobiography

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042156713]
Identifier: ACCN 1354
Abstract

The Joel Hills Johnson autobiography (circa 1882) consists of a bound photocopy of excerpts from "A Journal or sketch of the life of Joel Hills Johnson." He tells of his early life in Massachusetts, events in Nauvoo, and emigration to Utah.

Dates: circa 1882