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 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms

Found in 182 Collections and/or Records:

20th century music collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2744
Abstract

The 20th century music collection (1940s-1970s) consists of ephemeral materials such as ticket stubs and concert advertisements for various bands Three Dog Night, Grand Funk, Potash, Alice Cooper and Fever Tree. There are also several album and singles top listing brochures from local Utah radio stations KEYY, KRSP and KOVO. Also inlcuded in the collection is a scrapbook consisting of news clippings and publicity photographs of popular singers of the 1940s.

Dates: 1940s-1970s
Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

John Adams family papers [photocopies]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1577
Abstract The John Adams family papers (1886-1929) contains three photocopied documents: A journal kept by John Adams from November 1886 to October 1887, includes entries from the six months he spent in the Utah Territorial Penitentiary after his imprisonment for the practice of polygamy; a biography of John Adams (1836-1901) written in 1927 by his son, John Q. Adams; and a "Tribute to my Mother," written by John Q. Adams in 1929. Together, these documents describe Adams' experiences in prison and the...
Dates: 1886-1929
Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

Adams-Matheson family biographies

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0392
Abstract

This collection consists of photocopies of biographies of Barbara Ellen Matheson Adams and David H. Matheson,and an autobiography of William Adams.

Dates: 20th century
Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

William Adams family papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1621
Abstract

The William Adams family papers (1894-1970) comprise an autobiography, a biography of his eldest son, Charles, genealogies, and biographies of various family members. William Adams was a Latter Day Saint pioneer who was part of the original Iron County settlement mission in 1850. His descendents became community leaders in Iron County, Utah.

Dates: 1894-1970
Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

Algie Ballif Forum records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0545
Abstract The Algie Ballif Forum records (1976-1990) contain documents regarding this women's group (founded 1977, originally called the Alice Louise Reynolds Women's Forum), the main objective of which was to educate the community and discuss women's issues. Included are brief biographies of members, transcripts of speeches given at monthly meetings, news clippings about forum events, a history about the origins of the forum, a calendar of events, and brochures and correspondence concerning women in...
Dates: 1976-1990
Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

Jude Allen papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1480
Abstract

The Jude Allen papers (1836-1981) consist of a handwritten account book; a certificate of Allen's appointment to the rank of captain in the Ohio Militia; a three-page biography written by his granddaughter, Edna Dewey Pierson; and a children's short story written in 1981, by Avon Compton, another granddaughter.

Dates: 1836-1981
Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

Alpha Theta State, Delta Kappa Gamma Society International records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0687
Abstract The Alpha Theta State, Delta Kappa Gamma Society International records (1938-2001) contain chapter and state membership records, as well as scrapbooks maintained by Utah state presidents. The scrapbooks contain correspondence, state and regional convention planning materials, meeting minutes, and program materials received from the international headquarters of the society. Delta Kappa Gamma is an honorary society for women educators. The society was founded in Texas in 1929. The first Utah...
Dates: 1938-2001
Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

Alta Club records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0388
Abstract

The Alta Club records (1883-1996), contain historical, financial, membership and miscellaneous documents. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, the Alta Club has counted among its members many of Utah's movers and shakers.

Dates: 1883-1996
Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

Archibald R. Anderson papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1735
Abstract

The Archibald R. Anderson papers (1932-1975) contain a copy of a 1932 memoir and a biography written by his son, Archibald J. Anderson. Archibald Anderson spent most of his life in Fairview, Sanpete County, Utah, where he was active in the family wool business. He helped establish the Fairview State Bank and served as vice-president of the bank for 35 years. He was a missionary for the LDS Church in Scotland from 1895 to 1897.

Dates: 1932-1975
Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

Andrus family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0327
Abstract

The Andrus family papers (1978-1979) contain information on Milo Andrus and his wives through two family publications, The Andrus Recorder and Milo Andrus and His Wives and Children. Both these xerox editions contain excerpts from Milo's journal and autobiography, as well as his letters. Information regarding Lucy Andrus and her "Halfway House" is also included.

Dates: 1978-1979
Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

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