Utah -- History -- Sources
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:
John W. Anthon affidavit
Collection
Identifier: MS 0379
Abstract
The John W. Anthon affidavit (1858) was sworn before D. R. Eckels, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Utah Territory, alleging an assault by an Army wagonmaster upon Anthon. The affadavit bears Eckels' signature.
Dates:
1858
Julia Brixen Bertoch papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1766
Abstract
The Julia Brixen Bertoch papers (1888-1999) contain stories, news articles, pamphlets, excerpts from publications, manuscripts, and other articles pertaining to the writings of Julia Bertoch and the history of Utah and theater. Bertoch is a Utah author, teacher, and philanthropist. She co-wrote, with her husband Marvin J. Bertoch, Modern echoes from ancient hills: our Greek heritage. She also taught speech at Westminster College in Salt Lake City and donated...
Dates:
1888-1999
Frank Fuller papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0305
Abstract
The Frank Fuller papers (1863-1911) consist of certificates, a telegram, a letter from Daniel Hammer Wells, and news articles all pertaining to Frank Fuller (1827-1915), a secretary and acting governor of Utah Territory.
Dates:
1863-1911
R. A. Hart paper
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2259
Abstract
The R. A. Hart paper (1957) is a brief sketch of the historical, economic, geographical, topgraphical, climatological, cultural, and governmental aspects of the state of Utah in 1957.
Dates:
1957
William C. Seifrit papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0735
Abstract
The William C. Seifrit papers (1848-1987) consist of research notes and writings by Seifrit. The bulk of the collection concerns the history of Utah, especially art and photographic history, documented by Seifrit on notecards and in notebooks. Information was taken mainly from early nineteenth century newspapers and magazines. Writings by Seifrit focus on Charles Henry Wilcken (1830-1915), a German deserter from Johnston's Army and friend of George Q. Cannon and Wilford Woodruff, as well as...
Dates:
1848-1987
Albert C. Smoot papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2257
Abstract
The Albert C. Smoot papers contain a six-page oral history in which Smoot (1865-1946) discusses pre-twentieth century Sugarhouse. It also contains several anonymous Utah histories.
Dates:
circa 1900s
Southeastern Utah oral histories
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1868
Abstract
The southeastern Utah oral histories (1963-1984) consist of personal recollections, in the form of transcripts and stories, from people who lived in southeastern Utah and were part of its history. Each of the stories centers around the individual perspective of the interviewee. The collection covers a wide range of issues from the early settlements of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mexico to uranium mining or Navajo trading.
Dates:
1963-1984
Utah Humanities Research Foundation records
Collection
Identifier: MS 0044
Abstract
The Utah Humanities Research Foundation records (1944-1954) contain information on cultural materials throughout Utah and neighboring regions. The foundation, funded by a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation in 1944, attempted to preserve and collect cultural materials from the area. Fellowships were granted to qualified people for study in various areas of the humanities. The results from these studies are included in the collection. Subjects covered in the collection are autobiographies,...
Dates:
1944-1954
Sam Weller collection on Utah history
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0362
Abstract
The Sam Weller collection on Utah history consists of miscellaneous materials relating to Utah history. Included are a letterpress book from an unidentified law practice (1897-1910), a scrapbook of clippings relating to events in Ogden, Utah, in 1917, and a folder of miscellaneous pamphlets (1917-1919).
Dates:
1897-1919
Wilford Woodruff papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0373
Abstract
The Wilford Woodruff papers (1833-1898) contain a handwritten document by Woodruff regarding the successions of the Mormon Church Presidency, concerning Orson Hyde and Orson Pratt and their placement in line of succession of the LDS Church. Also included are copies of his journal as well as a revelation from 1877. Wilford Woodruff was the fourth president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
Dates:
1833-1898