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Diaries

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms

Found in 364 Collections and/or Records:

Mormon Women's Forum records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2789
Abstract

The Mormon Women's Forum records (1987-2013) contain documents of the organization including their articles of incorporation and correspondence relating to the group. Also, there are various newsclippings relating to women obtaining the LDS priesthood, copies of the group's publication, photographs, and the restricted journal of Andrea M. Emmett (available upon her death).

Dates: 1987-2013

Jeanette McKay Morrell papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0684
Abstract The Jeanette McKay Morrell papers (1896-1983) contain journals correspondence, scrapbooks, certificates, brochures, pamphlets, fliers, bulletins, articles, poems, and news clippings that pertain to the life of Morrell, as well as to the lives of her husband, children, parents, and siblings. The majority of the collection pertains to her personal and family life, and is therefore divided into two sections. Jeanette McKay Morrell was born in 1879. Morrell was a well educated woman who labored...
Dates: 1896-1983

Elias Morris diary [photocopy]

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042141319]
Identifier: MS 0156
Abstract

The Elias Morris diary [photocopy] (1825-1869) consist of a missionary journal, which also includes an autobiographical sketch, written by Elias Morris (1825-1898). Morris was a convert to the LDS Church from Wales.

Dates: 1825-1869

Dorothy Mortensen papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 3066
Abstract

The Dorothy Mortensen papers (1930-2014) contains both personal and professional materials. Included in the collection are autobiographical writings, correspondence and materials related to her work within the correspondence section of the White House staff and as the writer and editor for the President's Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.

Dates: 1930-2014

Oscar W. and Mary Preston Moyle papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1420
Abstract

The Oscar W. and Mary Preston Moyle papers (1889-1945) consist mostly of Moyle family diaries and papers. The correspondence is personal and covers family matters as well as comments on the general state of the world. The bulk of the correspondence is to and from Marion Moyle Shenon and her mother, Mary Preston Moyle. Also included are letters from all of the children to their parents and to each other, as well as family friends.

Dates: 1889-1945

A. Milton Musser papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1404
Abstract

The A. Milton Musser papers (1952-1948) consist of typescripts of diaries (1852 and 1869 February-April), a handwritten index of Musser diaries (1852-1857), and a biography detailing associations with early LDS Church leaders as well as everyday activities. Collection includes a handwritten letter (dated 1948) about gold coins minted by the LDS in Salt Lake City. Musser was a traveling bishop for the LDS Church from 1858 to 1876.

Dates: 1852-1948

Harry Nelson papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0645
Abstract

The Harry Nelson papers (1886-2015) are mainly a collection of materials documenting the life of Maud May Babcock (1867-1954), a theater teacher and director at the University of Utah from 1892 to 1938. Journals, travelogs, daily planners, teaching materials, manuscripts, programs, announcements, letters, and news clippings are included. Harry Nelson (1901-1988) was a theater student and friend of Maud May Babcock.

Dates: 1886-2015

Norman D. and Doris Nevills papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0552
Abstract

The Norman D. and Doris Nevills papers (1890s-1952) constitute one of the finest and most comprehensive collections of original research materials on the history of travel on the Colorado and Green Rivers and their tributaries. Included are correspondence, diaries, logs, subject files, news clippings, and business records. Norman Nevills (1909-1949), supported by his wife Doris, was one of the pioneers of commercial river running.

Dates: 1890s-1952

Linda King Newell papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0447
Abstract The Linda King Newell papers (1804-2013) consist of research for and a manuscript of Newell's book titled Mormon Enigma: Emma Hale Smith, co-authored by Valeen Tippetts Avery. Emma Smith (1804-1879) was the first wife of LDS Church prophet and president, Joseph Smith Jr. Materials also include Newell's research files and manuscripts for an unpublished biography, For the Love of China, regarding Muriel Hoopes Tu, an American...
Dates: 1804-2013

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

L. John Nuttall diaries [photocopies]

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0631
Abstract

The L. John Nuttall diaries (1876-1904) are comprised of typescript copies of eleven diaries by L. John Nuttall (1834-1905). Nuttall was a convert to the LDS Church and president of the Kanab, Utah, stake from 1877 to 1884.

Dates: 1876-1904

Thomas Jefferson O'Brien journals

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0135
Abstract

The Thomas Jefferson O'Brien journals (1893-1896) were kept during his mission to Australasia for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the end of the nineteenth century. O'Brien (b. 1866) was born in Davis County, Utah. His journal relates his activities with the Maori on the Northern Island of New Zealand.

Dates: 1893-1896

Isaac Warren Odekirk papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 3191
Abstract

The Isaac Warren Odekirk papers (1897-2009) consist of biographies, clippings, diaries, ledgers, photocopies, and transcripts related to the Odekirk family in Utah.

Dates: 1897-2009

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

James Pace autobiography

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0083
Abstract

The James Pace autobiography (1861-2001) details his life (1811-1882), with an afterword written by his daughter, Mary Adelia Pace Tyler, which is attributed to 2001.

Dates: 1861-2001

William Byram Pace autobiography

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0875
Abstract

The William Byram Pace autobiography (1856-1875) contains excerpts from his diaries, and an uncredited afterword.

Dates: 1856-1875

Geraldine Palmer-Jones papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2650
Abstract

The Geraldine Palmer-Jones papers (1922-1988) consist of a diary, yearbook, articles, a scrapbook on jazz musicians and news clippings.

Dates: 1922-1988

Michele Parish papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1348
Abstract

The Michele Parish papers (1917-1995) contain Parish's personal and professional papers. Much of the collection is concerned with Parish's work with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). The collection also contains personal and religious materials, such as correspondence, church programs, directories, and information packets from the United Methodist Church. There are also correspondence, and newsletters from her work for the National Women's Political Caucus.

Dates: 1917-1995

Edward Partridge Jr. diaries [photocopies]

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0628
Abstract

The Edward Partridge Jr. diaries (1854-1899) consists of nine photocopied journals written by Edward Partridge Jr. (1833-1900), a member of the Utah Territorial Legislature and a delegate to the Utah Constitutional Convention.

Dates: 1854-1899

Marjorie G. Paul papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2089
Abstract

The Marjorie G. Paul papers (1957-2002) consist of a record of her travels over the years. Marjorie Paul worked as a nurse for the World Health Organization in Ethiopia, South America, and Vietnam, and in the 1960's worked for the United States Agency for International Development in Vietnam.

Dates: 1957-2002