Biographies
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms
Found in 181 Collections and/or Records:
Alberta Hunt Nicholson papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1017
Abstract
The Alberta Hunt Nicholson papers (1940-1997) contain materials regarding Nicholson's involvement with aviation from 1940-1990. Nicholson (1914-2002) was one of the first women test pilots to fly for the United States Air Force. She was a member of the Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASPs) during World War II, from 1943 until the group was disbanded in 1944.
Dates:
1940-1997
Matthew Frederick and Claire Wilcox Noall papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0188
Abstract
The Matthew Frederick and Claire Wilcox Noall papers (1805-1970s) consist of the Noalls' personal and professional records, as well as records passed on to them by their ancestors.
Dates:
1805-1970s
Chieko N. Okazaki papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2839
Abstract
The Chieko N. Okazaki papers (1924-2012) consist of correspondence, administrative documents, and memorabilia from her teaching career, the Japan-Okinawa and Japan Central Missions, her term as the first woman of color to serve as a Relief Society General Presidency member, as well as speeches and manuscripts from her time as an author and speaker. Click here to view the digitized journals from the...
Dates:
1924-2012
Mildred Harris Olson biography on Ole Van Harris and Annie May Perry Harris
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0942
Abstract
The Mildred Harris Olson biography on Ole Van Harris and Annie May Perry Harris (1986) consist of a 25-page typescript entitled "History of Ole Van Harris and Wife, Annie May Perry Harris."
Dates:
circa 1986
Gladys Young Orlob papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2459
Abstract
The Gladys Young Orlob papers (1908-1949) contains biographical information, an article written by Orlob about Brigham Young, news clippings, and a copy of Marchen und Erzahlungen fur Unfanger, a German language reader, with pencil drawings and notations.
Dates:
1908-1949
Helen Zeese Papanikolas papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0471
Abstract
The Helen Zeese Papanikolas papers (1954-2001) contain materials concerning the research and writing of this Utah historian and folklorist. Included are correspondence, research files, news clippings, oral history manuscripts, published and unpublished articles.
Dates:
1954-2009
John Parker biography
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Identifier: MS 0519
Abstract
The John Parker (1812-1886) biography was written by his daughter, Alice Parker Isom. Parker was an early Mormon convert and settler in Dixie, Utah.
Dates:
undated
Joshua Hughes Paul papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0864
Abstract
The Joshua Hughes Paul papers (1800s-1900s) consist of a biography of Joshua Hughes Paul taken from his diaries, essays and poetry written by Paul and others.
Dates:
1800s-1900s
Eva A. Paxman biography on Olive Alger Truman
Collection
Identifier: MS 0337
Abstract
The Eva A. Paxman biography on Olive Alger Truman (b. 1894), a southern Utah nursing home administrator, is titled "Look Up, Laugh and Live." Truman began one of the area's first aged-care facilities.
Dates:
1971
Alta LaRee Hill Pehrson papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2298
Abstract
The Alta LaRee Hill Pehrson papers (1883-2006) contains correspondence, family genealogies, clippings from her writing career, including the history of Magna, Utah. Alta Pehrson was active in the town of Magna, Utah, and was the first woman President of the Magna Chamber of Commerce.
Dates:
1883-2006