Autobiographies (literary works)
Subject
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Found in 150 Collections and/or Records:
George Leroy Dockstader papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2714
Abstract
The George L. Dockstader papers (1843-2001) consist of biographical materials, documents, correspondence, meeting minutes, reports, publications, and books. The bulk of the papers focuses upon correspondence, publications, and assorted materials pertaining to the ideas and activities of Mormon fundamentalists, particularly the Le Baron-led Church of the Firstborn of the Fulness of Times.
Dates:
1843-2001
David W. Evans autobiography
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042151268]
Identifier: ACCN 1383
Abstract
The David W. Evans autobiography (1919-1965) is divided into five volumes and recounts Evans' life and that of his family, his participation in Mormon Church activities and Utah Republican politics.
Dates:
1919-1965
John B. Fairbanks papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1281
Abstract
The John B. Fairbanks papers (1877-1940) consist of original and photocopied correspondence; photocopied typescript of diary, 1877-1922; original and typescript of autobiography, 1910; typescript of funeral service, 1940.
Dates:
1877-1940
Anne Marie Fox Felt papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0142
Abstract
The Anne Marie Fox Felt papers (1874-1967) contains a history of the organization of the kindergarten movement in Utah from 1874, biographies of women involved in the Utah State Kindergarten Association, scrapbooks, proposal and rough draft of a thesis "History of Kindergarten Education in Utah" submitted for a Master of Arts degree at the U. of U., and information on the Kiwanis-Felt Boys and Girls Club.
Dates:
1874-1967
Samantha Tryphena Brimhall Foley autobiography [photocopy]
Collection
Identifier: MS 0591
Abstract
The Samantha Tryphena Brimhall Foley autobiography (ca. 1930) is entitled "Why I Studied Spanish," by Foley. It begins around 1878 when Foley (1858-1948) left the Salt Lake area with her husband and young child in an oxen-train headed for Arizona. It ends around 1930 when Foley, then settled in southern California, was active in church work connected with the Mexican Mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The manuscript provides a personal account of the activities of the...
Dates:
1930s
William Fotheringham papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1095
Abstract
The William Fothering papers (1853-1910) contains personal diaries, mission diaries, family histories, professional and personal correspodnece, and miscellaneous materials. He was a Mormon convert born in Scotland who emigrated to Utah in 1850. He was imprisoned for polygamy in 1885.
Dates:
1853-1910
Ruth May Fox papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0443
Abstract
The Ruth May Fox papers (1972-1973) consist of photocopies of Fox's diary and autobiography, supplemented with corrections and explanations by her son, Feramorz Y. Fox. Ruth May Fox (b. 1853) was a Utah LDS housewife and women's suffrage activist.
Dates:
1972-1973
Archibald Gardner diary [transcript]
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042319147]
Identifier: ACCN 1485
Abstract
The Archibald Gardner diary (1800s) consist of a typewritten transcription of Archibald Gardner's (1815-1857) short diary (14 pages). The diary gives an extensive genealogy of the Gardner family and their Scottish origins. Although brief, this account describes the daily trials and experiences of the early 1800s.
Dates:
1800-1809
Eldon J. Gardner papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0478
Abstract
The Eldon J. Gardner papers (1936-1986) contain autobiographical and biographical materials, class notes, personal and professional correspondence, programs, proceedings, organizational material, newsletters, annual reports from scientific organizations, articles, symposium materials, speeches, research files, publications, proposals, manuscript drafts, financial records, and subject files. Eldon John Gardner (1909-1989) was a professor of zoology at the Utah State University, Salinas College...
Dates:
1936-1986
Gilbert Belnap family papers [photocopies]
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0399
Abstract
This collection consists of photocopies of handwritten and typescript autobiography written by Gilbert Belnap recounting events on his migration to Utah in 1850; correspondence, clippings, and certificates relating to several members of the Belnap family.
Dates:
19th century