Latter Day Saints -- Biography
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 89 Collections and/or Records:
Thomas Robinson Cutler biography
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0848
Abstract
The Thomas Robinson Cutler biography details Cutler's life, a Utah sugar industry entrepreneur and LDS Church leader.
Dates:
1980s
Dame-McBride family papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0515
Abstract
The Dame-McBride family papers (1825-1978) consist of short biographies of family members, family diaries, family and church correspondence, and additional papers of the Dame and McBride families. Included are heirloom letters, journals, autobiographical notes, certificates, news clippings, and other documents. The diaries contain records of frontier and ocean crossings, early LDS Church missionary experiences, and the spiritual testimony of these converts to the LDS Church. Insight into the...
Dates:
1825-1978
John Johnson Davies autobiography
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042135055]
Identifier: MS 0172
Abstract
The John Johnson Davies autobiography consist of a typescript copy of Davies' autobiographical sketch. Davies was a Welsh emigrant to Utah in 1854 by way of New Orleans, earning a living by weaving. He resided in Sanpete Valley and Kanarraville, Utah.
Dates:
undated
Eli A. Day papers
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114041923899]
Identifier: MS 0387
Abstract
The Eli A. Day papers (1876 and circa 1910) hold two items. The first is a 19-page photocopy of a typescript autobiographical sketch of Abraham Day, III, who was Eli's father, while the second is Eli Day's Normal School certificate from the University of Deseret, issued June 1876. The autobiographical sketch recounts incidents in the life of Abraham Day, a member of the Mormon Battalion. Included are recollections of incidents in Springville and Mt. Pleasant, Utah, where Day worked in timber,...
Dates:
1876; circa 1910
Haven G. Day papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1356
Abstract
The Haven G. Day papers consist of family biographies and Day's autobiography.
Dates:
1985-1989
Dooly-Riser family papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2594
Abstract
The Dooly-Riser family papers (1894-1981) consist of genealogical records detailing the history of the family. The Riser family are one of the earlier families to settled in Utah after 1847.
Dates:
1894-1981
John T. Edward papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1710
Abstract
The John T. Edward papers (1897-1989) consists of diaries and letters of John T. Edward, news clippings, and a biography of John T. Edward and his wife, Lizzie Thomas Edward written by John E. Carr. Edward was a butcher in Salt Lake City and served a LDS Church mission in Scotland during which his companion was David O. McKay.
Dates:
1897-1989
Wilford Ence family papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0119
Abstract
The Wilford Ence family papers (1840-1933) consists of an original autobiography and family record written by Gottlieb Ence, as well as an autobiography by George J. Ramsey. Wilford Ence (b. 1883) was the son of Gottlieb and Caroline Ence. George J. Ramsey was the father of Caroline Ence. Both Gottlieb and George were LDS converts.
Dates:
1840-1933
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
Henry Eyring diary
Collection
Identifier: MS 0008
Abstract
The Henry Eyring diary (1877-1896) also includes a typescript. Included with the diary is a biography titled, "Life Sketch of Bertah Eyring."
Dates:
1877-1896