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

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.

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.

The Francis Armstrong family papers (1860-1960) contain autobiographies, biographies, obituaries, correspondence, genealogy records, and newspaper articles. Francis Armstrong Madsen is a local businessman who compiled this resource on his mother's ancestor, Francis Armstrong. The bulk of the collection consists of information on Francis Armstrong and his family.

This collection consists of a WPA transcription of the Elijah Averett journal. Begins with several pages of financial accounts of a brickyard, includes an autobiography by Averett and account entries and brief histories of the Averett and Mackleprang families.

The Joseph E. Beard papers (1921-1923) contain four missionary diaries from the 1920's in the Eastern States Mission and one program (photocopy) of ESM Conference at Hill Cumorah, September 1923.

The Ezra Taft Benson autobiography (1846) consist of a historical sketch entitled "Brief History of Ezra Taft Benson," apparently written by Benson (1811-1869) after he became an apostle in the LDS Church.

The Rodney H. Brady papers (1957-2001) consist of a thesis, dissertation, general materials, and 11 bound autobiographical volumes that document the life of Brady. Brady, a native Utahn, served on many religious and civic capacities during his life. He served as an officer in the United States Air Force; assistant secretary for administraion and management in the United States Department of Health, Education, and Welfare; and president of Weber State College.

The Jesse R. S. Budge family history and autobiography (1949) consists of family memories by Jesse Budge (1878-1964), titled "Pioneer Days: Some Reminiscences." This writing gives details of growing up in a polygamous family in Paris, Idaho, and of Budge's legal career.

The "Byographical [sic] sketch of the life of James May of Berkshire" [photocopy] recounts early life in England, 1852 immigration to Utah, and activities in Utah and in Alberta, Canada. Includes family genealogy. This item is a photocopy and not an original.

The George Q. Cannon family papers (1842-2005) consist of genealogical materials, journal and diary extracts, obituaries, newspaper clippings, correspondence, family association meeting minutes, and biographical information. George Q. Cannon was a LDS pioneer, president of the Hawaiin LDS mission, delegate from the Utah Territory to the U.S. Congress, and member of the Council of the Twelve Apostles of the LDS Church.

The VaLois S. Chipman papers (1925-1980) consist of Chipman's missionary papers, interview transcripts, and autobiography.

The Harold T. Christensen papers (1933-1998) consist of sections of his memoir titled Mormon or Sociologist: Memoirs of a Marginal Man; articles, primarily on sociology; biographical materials; masters thesis (1937); autobiography of his brother, Cornell Christensen; and other materials. Christensen was a professor of sociology at Brigham Young University and at Purdue University.

The Peter J. Christofferson papers includes a two-page biography of Christofferson, "Pioneer life of Peter J. Christofferson," a poem titled "At the Golden Gates," and a five-page autobiographical reminiscence of an Arizona trial for polygamy followed by incarceration in Detroit.

The Laura Christensen McCurdy Clark family biography (1952) is titled, "Two Pioneer Stories" by Clark." This is an account of members of her family and their journeys from Europe to Utah, where they helped settle Sanpete County.

The Cowley family papers consist of biographical sketches of several members of the Cowley family, particularly Mattias Foss Cowley and Samuel Parkinson Cowley. Included is a 10 page handwritten biography of Samuel P. Cowley by his father, Mattias F. Cowley. Mattias Foss Cowley was dropped from the Mormon Church Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1893 for continuing to practice polygamy. Samuel P. Cowley was an F.B.I. agent who was killed in a gun battle with "Baby face" Nelson in 1934.

The George Crane autobiography (1913) details Crane's life story from 1864 onward. Crane was a convert to the LDS Church during the late nineteenth century.

The Jesse Crosby autobiography [typescript] tells of Crosby's early life, conversion to the LDS Church and life in Nauvoo, travels on a mission to Eastern Canada and New England, and travel overland to Utah in 1847.