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West (U.S.) -- Description and travel

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 21 Collections and/or Records:

J. Heinrich Lienhard papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0089
Abstract

The J. Heinrich Lienhard papers (1843-1933) consist of a translated portion of Lienhard's diary about his life in California before and after the gold rush, and photocopies of correspondence, certificates, and other items relating to Lienhard and his family.

Dates: 1843-1933

Maasberg family slide collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1769
Abstract

The Maasberg family slide collection consists of slides depicting family holidays and celebrations and travel, primarily between California, Alabama, and Utah. The bulk of the collection dates from the 1960s.

Dates: 1963-1986

William Athole Macmaster diaries [photocopies]

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114041924053]
Identifier: MS 0585
Abstract

The William Athole Macmaster diaries [photocopies] (1851-1869) detail McMaster's early life, conversion to the LDS Church, his LDS mission experiences, and his family's move to Salt Lake City, Utah. William McMaster (1816-1887) was an early Mormon convert in Scotland.

Dates: 1851-1869

Andrew Orr letters

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1272
Abstract

The Andrew Orr letters (1877-1878) consist of five letters written to his wife, Jinney Orr, while Orr was in Utah and Sonora on unspecified mining business.

Dates: 1877-1878

Fern Flagler Peery photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1592
Abstract

The Fern Flagler Peery photograph collection consists of photograph prints and negatives depicting Fern Flagler Peery (1917-2009) pictured with her family and friends.

Dates: circa 1930s-2000s

Fred A. Rosenstock papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0487
Abstract The Fred A. Rosenstock papers (1849-1970) consist of business letters and research materials dealing with the history of the Western United States. The bulk of the materials consists of correspondence between Fred Rosenstock and Dale Morgan concerning publishing activities and personal correspondence from various persons to Alphonso Jennings, a western outlaw. Also included are a few historical items: a photocopy and transcript of an 1849 overland diary of Hugh Skinner, a letter from J....
Dates: 1849-1970; Majority of material found within 1912-1970

Ward Jay Roylance papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1282
Abstract The Ward Jay Roylance papers (1873-1993) are centered around Roylance (1920-1993), his family, and environmental issues. Included are publications, correspondence, writings, family histories, programs, tour maps and guide books, certificates, scrapbooks, notes, journals, biographies, news articles, medical and U.S. Army records, pamphlets, and postcards. Correspondence, family history typescripts, and poems collected by Roylance, as well as writings and publications by Roylance on...
Dates: 1873-1993

Eldridge Schilling, Jr. scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2905
Abstract

The Eldridge Schilling, Jr. scrapbook (1952) contains photographs and a typescript diary of a trip taken West in 1952.

Dates: 1952

John Scott papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1324
Abstract

The John Scott papers (1855-1856) consist of a photocopy and typescript of Scott's diary. A biography and some miscellaneous paper are also included.

Dates: 1855-1856

Utah Westerners records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0370
Abstract The Utah Westerners records (1967-2009) includes the organization's bylaws and constitution, a calendar of events, lecture transcripts, correspondence, membership rosters, meeting minutes, field trip itineraries, completed questionnaires, membership applications, speech transcripts, and other documents. This collection also contains files kept by the Utah Westerners for two other organizations: the Fort Douglas Museum Association and Westerner's International. The Utah Westerners was...
Dates: 1967-2009