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Diaries

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms

Found in 364 Collections and/or Records:

Margaret Condie Sharp papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1884
Abstract

The Margaret Condie Sharp papers (1872-1924, 2003) contain an 1872 diary and two articles about Sharp. Margaret Condie Sharp (1839-1928) came to Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1862. Sharp's husband, Joseph Sharp, died when she was twenty five, leaving her to raise six children alone.

Dates: 1872-1924; 2003

Kenji and Helen Shiratori Shiozawa papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 3171
Abstract

The Kenji and Helen Shiratori Shiozawa papers (1925-2017) consist of photos, diaries, school documents, personal and professional certificates, yearbooks, and correspondence primarily by Kenji Shiozawa with additional materials relating to Helen Shiozawa. Materials cover Kenji’s schooling and career as a landscape architect and environmental planner, Kenji and Helen’s involvement in the Japanese American Citizens League, and Kenji’s personal life events.

Dates: 1925-2017

Ellis Reynolds Shipp papers [photocopies]

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0175
Abstract

The Ellis Reynolds Shipp papers [photocopies] (1866-1962) consist of an autobiography and diary transcription of Ellis Shipp (1847-1939) by her daughter, Ellis Shipp Musser. Ellis Shipp was a Latter-day Saint pioneer and doctor, specializing in obstetrics and nursing.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1961-1965

Clarice Short papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0893
Abstract

The Clarice Short papers (1904-1975) consist of diaries, correspondence to her family in New Mexico, and rough drafts of poems. Short was an author and a member of the University of Utah Department of English.

Dates: 1904-1975

Donna Toland Smart papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1887
Abstract The Donna Toland Smart papers (1846-1888 and 1938-2015) contain correspondence and research files, note cards, diary transcripts, and manuscript drafts. The bulk of the collection is related to Mormon Midwife: The 1846-1888 Diaries of Patty Bartlett Sessions, edited by Smart and published by Utah State University Press in 1997. Smart received a master's degree in English from the University of Utah in 1981 and worked for the University of Utah as a technical...
Dates: 1846-2015

William H. Smart diaries

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0276
Abstract

The William H. Smart diaries (1886-1937 and 1979-1981) describe William activities as a Mormon missionary in Europe and as president of the Eastern States mission (1899-1900). They also describe his business activities in southeastern Idaho and eastern Utah as well as his town settlement and LDS Church activities. Included with the diaries are articles and clippings about his life.

Dates: 1886-1981

Alma Lamoni Smith diary

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1604
Abstract

The Alma Lamoni Smith diary (1857-1858) details his mission for the Church of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) to Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii. Included in the collection is an access copy and a transcript. The original journal is located in Reserve.

Dates: 1857-1858; 1996

Anne M. Smith papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2829
Abstract

The Anne M. Smith papers (1936-1980) primarily stem from material gathered by Dr. Smith in 1936 and 1937 in the course of field work conducted among the Native American peoples of the Great Basin, the Ute Tribe in particular.

Dates: 1936-1980

Joseph F. Smith family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0288
Abstract

The Joseph F. Smith family papers (1860-1944) contain correspondence, diaries, a letter book, and general materials pertaining to the life of Joseph F. Smith, his wives, and family. Smith was the sixth President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). He was the last President of the Church to have personally known the founder of the LDS faith, the Prophet Joseph Smith, Jr., who was also his uncle.

Dates: 1860-1944

Nicholas Groesbeck Smith papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2078
Abstract

The Nicholas Groesbeck Smith papers (1899-1963) contain diaries, correspondence, and a biography written by Smith. Smith was an LDS missionary in the Netherlands and served as LDS MIssion President in South Africa, Los Angeles, and the Northwestern States Mission.

Dates: 1899-1963

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?]

James Smithies family papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042068074]
Identifier: ACCN 1288
Abstract

The James Smithies family papers (1846-1859) consist of biographical and genealogical materials concerning James Smithies and his family. These materials are in the form of photocopied and transcribed diary entries and family group sheets that focus on the journey Smithies undertook with the Mormon pioneers from Nauvoo, Illinois, to the Salt Lake Valley from 1846 to 1848. Some diary entries are recorded up and through the year 1859.

Dates: 1846-1859

Abraham Owen Smoot papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1556
Abstract The Abraham Owen Smoot papers (1836-1866) contain a photocopy of a portion of Smoot's diary, an invitation, and a typescript of brief biographical sketches of Abraham O. Smoot, Catherine M. Stakers, Henry Brown Wilde, Ebeneezer Russel Young, Robert Young, Hannah Hodgson, Job Hensley, and Mary Shaw Hodgeson. Smoot's diary is chiefly concerned with his experiences as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Abraham Owen Smoot was an LDS missionary in...
Dates: 1836-1866

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

Erastus and Artimesia Snow papers [typescripts]

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0385
Abstract

The Erastus and Artimesia Snow papers [typescripts] (1818-1880) consists of one volume compilation of letters written by Artimesia to her husband, Erastus and eight journals of Erastus arranged into one volume. Erastus Snow was a Mormon apostle and missionary, an associate of Joseph Smith and Brigham Young, and a Mormon pioneer in Utah. Artimesia Snow was the first of his several wives.

Dates: 1818-1880

Zerubbabel Snow diary [photocopies]

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114041929896]
Identifier: MS 0071
Abstract

The Zerubbabel Snow diary (1856-1857) consist of a photocopy of Snow's original diary describing his LDS Church mission to Tahiti.

Dates: 1856-1857

Horace Sylvester Snyder family papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 3000
Abstract

The Horace Sylvester Snyder family papers (1902-2010) contain the personal and professional papers of Horace Sylvester Snyder (1912-2010) a professional photographer, and his father, Horace Greeley Snyder (1873-1951), the owner of multiple mines in the American West. The collection contains biographical information and correspondence of extended family members within the Snyder and Sylvester families.

Dates: 1902-2010

SOCOTWA (South Cottonwood Ward) collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2029
Abstract The SOCOTWA (South Cottonwood Ward) collection (1948-2003) consists of materials reflecting the land and river activities sponsored by SOCOTWA, a non-profit organzation. Specializing in river rafting, SOCOTWA originated with the Eagles Club of the South Cottonwood Ward in Salt Lake City around 1948. Scouts were taken on river trips and to places of interest around Utah. Popularity of these trips by scouts and others expanded the operation of SOCOTWA and it became a full-fledged corporation...
Dates: 1948-2003

George B. Spencer diaries [photocopies]

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114041840317]
Identifier: ACCN 0187
Abstract

This collection (1864-1867) consists of a bound photocopy of the original mission diaries of George B. Spencer. The diaries detail his experiences serving a mission in Europe for the Mormon church.

Dates: 1864-1867

James Starley journal

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114041839350]
Identifier: MS 0091
Abstract

The James Starley journal (1870-1886) was kept by Starley in which he describes his day-to-day life in Fillmore, Utah.

Dates: 1870-1886