Biographies
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms
Found in 181 Collections and/or Records:
Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company records
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0709
Abstract
The Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company records (1950s-2010) consist of various materials reflecting the conception, business, and artistic aspects of this company, founded in 1964 by Shirley Ririe and Joan Woodbury in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Dates:
1950s-2010
Suzy Harris Rytting papers [photocopies]
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1161
Abstract
The Suzy Harris Rytting papers (1944-1988) consist of photocopied clippings and other documents covering Suzy Harris Rytting's career in ski racing and her election to the National Ski Hall of Fame in 1988. Suzy Harris Rytting is a ski racer. She was a member of the 1952 U.S. Olympic team.
Dates:
1944-1988
Saving the Legacy collection
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2100
Abstract
This collection consists of items donated by World War II veterans in conjunction with their oral history interviews conducted by the American West Center. This collection is ongoing, and items will be added periodically.
Dates:
1940s-2007
Alan Schoenberger papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1935
Abstract
The Alan Schoenberger papers (1993-1995) contains articles, letters and a biography. The papers document various works and projects Alan Schoenberger has done throughout his lifetime. Schoenberger is a performance artist and a champion skier who has managed to combine these two forms into touring theatrical productions called Schoenberger Skis the Stage and Alan Schoenberger Ski Bum in Piano Roll. In 1992, Schoenberger...
Dates:
1993-1995
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
Linda Sillitoe papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1262
Abstract
The Linda Sillitoe papers (1940-1996) contain handwritten and typed manuscripts of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction, as well as research files consisting of news clippings, correspondence, articles, promotional materials, and other documents. Included are drafts and correspondence for a biography of Lowell L. Bennion by Mary Bradford for which Linda Sillitoe served as editor. Sillitoe is a writer and poet.
Dates:
1940-1996
Amanda Barnes Smith papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1605
Abstract
The Amanda Barnes Smith papers (1809-1886, 1921) consists of a typescript of a journal written by Amanda Smith and consists of a family history of Smith and of many of her descendents. Included in the collection is a typescript of an article written by Hulda Cordelia Thurston Smith addressed to her children and grandchildren.
Dates:
1809-1921
Bess Foster Smith papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0168
Abstract
The Bess Foster Smith papers consist of a five-page biography of George Washington Hill written by Smith, but based on a manuscript by Theresa Snow Hill, a descendent of Hill.
Dates:
undated
Ralph and Susannah Smith collection
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0610
Abstract
The Ralph and Susannah Smith collection consists of typescripts of family histories. In addition to "A History of Susannah J. Smith, 1862," the collection contains "Excerpts from the Diary of Ralph Smith, Pioneer of 1855," and a biographical sketch of Ralph Smith.
Dates:
[between 1855-1978?]
Reed Smoot papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0449
Abstract
The Reed Smoot papers (1909-1986) consist of copies of Smoot's journal as well as articles concerning his life and politics. Reed Smoot (1862-1941) was an Apostle for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a United States Senator from Utah. He filled both positions simulatneously. Boxes 1-8 cannot be photocopied.
Dates:
1909-1986