Diaries
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms
Found in 365 Collections and/or Records:
Everett Ruess family papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0687
Abstract
The Everett Ruess family papers (1894-2005) is a collection containing diaries, correspondence, postcards, school work and original writings, and other documents related to Everett Ruess and his family. Everett Ruess was an artist and writer who explored the deserts of the southwest, invariably alone. He was known for cutting linoleum prints of nature and associated with Ansel Adams and Dorothea Lange. ...
Dates:
1894-2005
W. L. "Bud" Rusho papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2636
Abstract
The W. L. "Bud" Rusho papers (1605-2011) consist of journals, correspondence, articles, book reviews, interviews, manuscripts, poems, newspaper clippings, motion picture scripts, lectures, maps, papers, reports, memos, diaries, documents, minutes, videotape materials, and assorted publications.
Dates:
1605-2011
George B. Sanderson journal
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2134
Abstract
The George B. Sanderson journal (1846-1847) was written by Sanderson who was a doctor assigned by the U.S. Army to accompany the Mormon Battalion on the 2000 mile march from Missouri down the Santa Fe Trail and ultimately to California. The Mormon Battalion was initially under the command of Col. Allen, and after his death was under the command of Phillip St. George Cooke. Included in the collection is a typescript (1995) version of the journal.
Dates:
1846-1847; 1995
Susan Barbara Tallmon Sargent papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1107
Abstract
The Susan Barbara Tallmon Sargent papers (1891-1973) consist of correspondence, journals, news clippings, reports, articles, guest books, and financial documents collected by Sargent's niece, Ardis Hitchcock, who was planning on writing a biography of Sargent, a medical missionary to China.
Dates:
1891-1973
Dorothea R. Sauer papers
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042319261]
Identifier: ACCN 2248
Abstract
The Dorothea R. Sauer papers (1909-1957) contain a diary, two postcards and photocopies of photographs. The diary has the year 1906 embossed on the cover, however the entries are from 1909.
Dates:
1909-1957
Levi Savage Jr. diaries [typescripts]
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114041929888]
Identifier: MS 0070
Abstract
The Levi Savage Jr. diaries (1877-1903) consist of bound and unbound typescript copies of Savage's diaries. Levi Savage Jr. (1820-1910) was an early Mormon settler to Utah who led and survived the journey of the ill-fated Willie handcart company.
Dates:
1877-1903
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
John Scott papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1324
Abstract
The John Scott papers (1855-1856) consist of a photocopy and typescript of Scott's diary. A biography and some miscellaneous paper are also included.
Dates:
1855-1856
William C. Seifrit papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0735
Abstract
The William C. Seifrit papers (1848-1987) consist of research notes and writings by Seifrit. The bulk of the collection concerns the history of Utah, especially art and photographic history, documented by Seifrit on notecards and in notebooks. Information was taken mainly from early nineteenth century newspapers and magazines. Writings by Seifrit focus on Charles Henry Wilcken (1830-1915), a German deserter from Johnston's Army and friend of George Q. Cannon and Wilford Woodruff, as well as...
Dates:
1848-1987
Antoine de Seynes papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1206
Abstract
The Antoine de Seynes papers (1938) contain materials documenting a French expedition kayak trip down the Colorado River. Included are correspondence, journals, articles, and a poem. Most of the materials are in French.
Dates:
1938