The Joel Hills Johnson autobiography (circa 1882) consists of a bound photocopy of excerpts from "A Journal or sketch of the life of Joel Hills Johnson." He tells of his early life in Massachusetts, events in Nauvoo, and emigration to Utah.

The Zeke Johnson biography (1869-1957) consist of life stories of Ezekiel "Zeke" Johnson, a second-generation pioneer born in Utah.

The Zadok Knapp Judd autobiography (1902) and biography (2017) details the life of Judd and his wife Mary Minerva Dart, both early converts to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The William Decatur Kartchner autobiography consist of a 51-page narrative/diary written by Kartchner. It contains biographical information on his family, as well as information on his conversion to Mormonism, his marriage, home movements, and illnesses. William Decatur Kartchner was born in Philadelphia.

The Timothy Kendell autobiography (1861-1948) includes personal and family information, poetry, and a history of Uintah, Utah. The autobiography was compiled by Carolyn Kendell.

The Scott G. Kenney collection (1820-1984) reflects the research interests of Scott G. Kenney during the 1970s and early 1980s for a projected biography of Joseph F. Smith (1838-1901). The collection consists of typescripts made by Kenney, as well as photocopies of diaries and letters. Scott G. Kenney (b. 1946) is a historical researcher, a writer, and a musician.

The Lauretta L. Kidman biography on Lauritz Larsen details Lauritz's history, from his birth in Denmark to his death in Utah. Topics discussed include the conversion of the Larsen family, emigration to the United States, the journey across the plains in the Matthias F. Cowley party, his plural marriages, and his life in Spring City, Utah.

The Adelia Almira Wilcox Hatton Woods Kimball autobiography (1849-1868) is collected into a bound book titled The Memoirs of Adelia Wilcox Kimball. This is a copy of her handwritten memoirs. Adelia Almira Wilcox Hatton Woods Kimball (1828-1896) was the wife of Heber C. Kimball, who was an apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In her memoirs she writes about being an early settler in Utah, as well as her marriages and family life.

The Charles Gustave Larson papers (1948 and undated) consist of genealogical materials, family ledger, correspondence, news clippings, and a biography of Larson by Erma and Carol Lowry. Larson immigrated Grantsville, Utah in 1875 and he served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) to the Southern States in 1899.

The "Biographical Sketch of John Varah Long: His Diaries, Writings, Lectures and Notes" was compiled by Irma Watson Hance and Irene Warr. The biography consists of family information; largely transcriptions from Long's 1851 and 1862 diaries; and letters.

The John Loveless autobiography (1807-1859) details his life in the LDS Church, the Church's expulsion from Missouri, his departure from Nauvoo, his trek west, and arrival in Salt Lake City.

The Eliza Lowe biography consist of a brief history of Eliza Lowe and her husband, Thomas, compiled by their granddaughter, Mary Belnap Lowe.

The Albert Robison Lyman 27-page booklet (1997) focuses on Edward Partridge's conversion to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1830 and his subsequent activities as a church leader. Included are copies of letters written by Edward Partridge and of a patriarchal blessing given to him by Joseph Smith.

The Platte De Alton Lyman papers (1898-1901) consist of a diary [typescript] by Lyman and a biography of Lyman by his son, Albert R. Lyman. Platte Lyman was a cattle and horse rancher in southern Utah. He also served in various capacities in the LDS Church.

The David Hogg Matheson autobiography is a typescript which was dictated by Matheson to his granddaughter Barbara Ellen Matheson Adams.

The G. Stanley McAllister papers (1920-2006) contains copies of typed and handwritten diaries, letters, and biographical information, most of which were written by McAllister during the time he served in the Eastern States mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). McAllister was a New York City merchandising executive.

The Peter McIntyre autobiography (1790-1872) contains information about McIntyre, a soldier, pioneer, and preacher from Scotland.

The John Hamilton Morgan papers (1845-1986) detail the personal, professional, and religious activities of John Morgan (1842-1894), a noted Utah educator and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) leader. Click here to view the digitized collection.

The Nicholas Groesbeck Morgan papers (1885-1997) consist of archaeological and historical materials pertaining to Utah and United States. The bulk of this collection is devoted to notable Utah/Mormon personalities and figures as well as buildings, places, etc. that are held in historical reverence concerning pioneering and the Salt Lake area.