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Autobiographies (literary works)

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Found in 150 Collections and/or Records:

Borghild Marie Bergstedt Paulsen autobiography

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0162
Abstract

The Borghild Marie Bergstedt Paulsen autobiography (1970) describes Paulsen's (b. 1895) life in Norway, emigration to Salt Lake City, family life, and activities as a skier.

Dates: 1970

Ann Pingree collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2930
Abstract

The Ann Pingree collection (2011) consists of an autobiography of her grandmother, Alta Marilla Johnson Erickson Howard entitled This Magic World: The Life of Alta J. Howard.

Dates: 2011

Richard Douglas Poll papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0674
Abstract The Richard Douglas Poll papers (1844-1994) contain essays; correspondence; articles; personal and family materials; research on the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), LDS Church apostles and prophets, "new" LDS Church history, world history, and communism; scrapbooks; and papers written by Poll with others and by others. Richard Douglas Poll (1918-1994) was a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), a first lieutenant...
Dates: 1844-1994

Ernest L. Poulson papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0594
Abstract

The Ernest L. Poulson papers (1891-1985) include an autobiography; research material (including correspondence, interviews, notes, and news clippings) on the Deseret Live Stock Company; and other short biographies and articles on land management in Utah, Farmers' State Bank (in Bountiful, Utah), and live stock. Audio cassettes contain interviews with Sterling S. McMurrin, Grace Kerr, and Irvin J. Cox.

Dates: 1891-1985

William M. Powell papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1394
Abstract

The William M. Powell papers (1968-1992) consists of his autobiography and several articles on early Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints history. William M. Powell (b. 1914) is a retired owner of an electrical supply company.

Dates: 1968-1992

Raymond Price papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2869
Abstract

The Raymond Price papers (1925-1985) consist of materials documenting his athletic career at Ogden High School as well as his athletic career at both Weber College and the University of Utah. Included in the collection is a bound personal history.

Dates: 1925-1985

Henry Rampton diary [typescript]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0987
Abstract

This collection consists of an exact copy of Henry Rampton's own diary which he wrote during the years 1853 to 1881. Provides retrospective remembrances of life in England and Utah by a Mormon convert who emigrated to Salt Lake City in 1856.

Dates: 1853-1881

Harriet L. Reid memoir [photocopy]

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0274
Abstract

The Harriet L. Reid memoir consist of five typewritten pages containing a brief description of Reid's life in Utah and Arizona in the late 1800s.

Dates: [between 1880-1941?]

Emma Peterson Riddle autobiography [photocopy]

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0276
Abstract

The Emma Peterson Riddle autobiography details the life of Emma Riddle (b. 1867), a convert to the LDS Church who emigrated from Sweden to Salt Lake City, Utah.

Dates: 1918-1957

Isaac Riddle autobiography

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042151169]
Identifier: MS 0277
Abstract

The Isaac Riddle autobiography is an addendum to that written by two of his daughters, and a news article. Isaac Riddle (1830-1906) was baptized into the LDS Church in 1844.

Dates: undated

George Christian Riser autobiography

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042237083]
Identifier: MS 0022
Abstract

The George Christian Riser autobiography (1842-1846) is titled, "Tagebuch fur G.C.R.," about his early life in Germany, his immigration to the United States, his conversion to the Mormon Church, his settlement in Nauvoo, Illinois, and ends in the winter of 1846 at Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Dates: 1842-1846

William D. "Bill" Rishel papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2140
Abstract

The William D. "Bill" Rishel papers (1925-1947) contain life sketches and clippings. Rishel was an automobile enthusiast from Utah.

Dates: 1925-1947

William Robinson family papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042068082]
Identifier: ACCN 1290
Abstract

The William Robinson family papers (circa 1880-1931) consist of photocopied transcript and manuscript diaries and autobiographies; genealogies of the Robinson family of Beaver, Utah, and a related Turner family.

Dates: circa 1880-circa 1931

Junius S. Romney papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0546
Abstract

The Junius S. Romney papers (1903-1973) consist of a seven-volume autobiography by Romney and a seventeen-page discourse given by his father, Junius Romney Sr. Junius S. Romney (1903-1980) was a Utah attorney and member of the LDS Church.

Dates: 1903-1973

Mathew Rowan papers [photocopies]

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0588
Abstract

The Mathew Rowan papers [photocopies] (1853-1864) consist of the Rowan family history and a journal, both written by Mathew Rowan while serving a mission in England for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Rowan began writing the family history, and his journal, shortly after his 1853 marriage to Jane Martin in Worcester, England. Together the two documents document his activities as a private citizen and as an official for the LDS church in England and Utah.

Dates: 1853-1864

Joseph Stanley Russon papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0911
Abstract

The Joseph Stanley Russon papers (1898-1980s) contain documents which chronicle his acting career and affiliation with theatrical organizations. The collection contains an autobiographical sketch about Russon's life, the sequence of events leading to his marriage with Allien Robertson, a brief family history, and insight into his passion for performing. Russon was born in Lehi, Utah. This collection also contains programs, news clippings, correspondence, and miscellaneous documents.

Dates: 1898-1980s

Margaret Schreiner autobiography

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 3013
Abstract

The Margaret Schreiner autobiography (1987) is entitled "Margaret Schreiner Reminisces" and was compiled by Richard L. Schreiner, John C. Schreiner, Gretchen S. Jackson and Julianne S. Johnson. The autobiography presents snippets of her life, her memories of family members, and sage advise to be passed down to other generations.

Dates: 1987

Luella Seeholzer collection on Beaver Mountain Ski Area

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1255
Abstract

The Luella Seeholzer collection on Beaver Mountain Ski Area consists of clippings related to the skiing career of Harold Seeholzer and the operation of Beaver Mountain Ski Area. Also included is a photocopy and transcription of a handwritten autobiography by Harold Seeholzer, 1962.

Dates: 1962-1990

Sol J. Selvin papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0489
Abstract

The Sol J. Selvin papers (1937-1982) consist of certificates, biographies, legislative documents, correspondence, and news clippings concerning Solomon "Sol" Joseph Selvin (1878-1958), a former Utah Senator and businessman.

Dates: 1937-1982

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