Essays
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms
Found in 66 Collections and/or Records:
Max H. Parkin papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1539
Abstract
The Max H. Parkin papers (1820-1995) center around Max Parkin (born 1930) and his teaching career at the Salt Lake City Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) Institute of Religion from 1968 to 1995. The collection contains materials on subjects such as the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, the Pearl of Great Price, the Bible, LDS Church history and doctrine, polygamy, LDS apostates, Christianity and other world religions, science, and modern-day events. These materials are...
Dates:
1820-1995
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
Chadwin H. Peirce essay
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1752
Abstract
The Chadwin H. Peirce essay (1967) is titled "An Investigation of 'This is the Place' Monument Park." This essay was prepared for Mack Kesler's course on senior design at the University of Utah. It investigates the condemnation proceedings of the 177 acres of privately owned land east of the "This is the Place" Monument in Salt Lake City, Utah. Suggestions for future uses of the park are also discussed in the essay.
Dates:
1967
Lynn Pulsipher essay
Collection
Identifier: MS 0279
Abstract
The Lynn Pulsipher essay (circa 1977) entitled, "Post-1890 Plural Marriage in Mexico Between 1890 and 1904" consist of a paper written by Pulsipher for a Brigham Young University history course. The paper is a study of LDS Church polygamy continuing in Mexico after the Manifesto of 1890 and of the role of Anthony W. Ivins in performing plural marriages in Mexico.
Dates:
circa 1977
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
Charles N. Strevell papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1840
Abstract
The Charles N. Strevell papers (1894-1943) contain correspondence, family history, essays, speeches, publications, art work, posters, pamphlets, brochures, news clippings, and other related materials. Strevell was one of the organizers of Strevell-Paterson Hardware Company and was the president for many years before his retirement in 1912. He became well known for his essay, "Dinosauropodes,"" which was published several times during the 1930s.
Dates:
1894-1943
Sugarhouse area of Salt Lake City collection
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042318503]
Identifier: ACCN 2105
Abstract
The Sugarhouse area of Salt Lake City collection (1915-1949) consists of essays, histories, personal reminiscences, genealogical records, and newspaper clippings dealing with the history of Sugarhouse. Sugarhouse is a residential and commercial neighborhood in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Dates:
1915-1949
V. Mark Sumner report
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042071334]
Identifier: ACCN 1459
Abstract
The V. Mark Sumner report (1967) is entitled "An Exploration of the Footnotes in the 1911 Edition of The Book of Mormon," resulting from research done by V. Mark Sumner. This short paper (19 pages) deals with the footnotes of a review of the Book of Mormon completed by the Talmage Group in 1920.
Dates:
1967
Mark D. Thomas papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2637
Abstract
The Mark D. Thomas papers (1937-2006) contain his works as a contributor and chairman to the Sunstone Symposium and the Dialogue journal along with unaffiliated LDS research groups. It also contains papers from Thomas' time as a LDS Youth Seminary teacher, and his correspondence with the Church Education System.
Dates:
1999-2006
Chauncey L. Thornburg papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1889
Abstract
The Chauncey L. Thornburg papers (1919-1970) concentrate on the work of Thornburg (1899-1986) as a mining geologist in Mexico. He received both a bachelor's and master's degree in geological engineering from the University of Utah. The collection includes correspondence, reports, essays, articles, maps, charts, and photographs, most of which were assembled into bound volumes by Thornburg.
Dates:
1919-1970