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Diaries

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms

Found in 364 Collections and/or Records:

Arthur L. Crawford papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0364
Abstract

The Arthur L. Crawford papers (1899-1980s) contain personal and professional correspondence, manuscripts and articles pertaining to mineral resources in Utah, bound volumes on geology and flood problems, Western Gilsonite and Elaterite Co. financial records, Utah Geological and Mineralogical Survey (UGMS) administrative records, and the missionary journals of Crawford's father.

Dates: 1899-1980s

E. H. Crowdee diary

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1098
Abstract

The E. H. Crowdee diary (1904) is the field diary of Crowdee written during the Russo-Japanese War. E. H. Crowdee was an advisor or employee of the Japanese Military when he wrote the diary.

Dates: 1904

Keene Curtis papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1468
Abstract The bulk of the Keene Curtis papers (1929-1996) consists of theater, film, and television scripts. The collection also includes programs, playbills, and theater posters as well as correspondence, notebooks, essays, reports, a diary, and artwork. Curtis was a stage, film, and television actor. He was a graduate of the University of Utah, founding member of the Association of Producing Artists (1960), winner of a Tony Award for best supporting actor in a musical (1971), and played a recurring...
Dates: 1929-1996

Ezra C. Dalby papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2438
Abstract

The Ezra C. Dalby papers (1893-1985) consists of a genealogical chart, and a photocopy of a scrapbook page, and excerpts from his diary. Dalby was a principal at schools in Utah and Idaho and was active in the LDS Church.

Dates: 1893-1985

Dame-McBride family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0515
Abstract The Dame-McBride family papers (1825-1978) consist of short biographies of family members, family diaries, family and church correspondence, and additional papers of the Dame and McBride families. Included are heirloom letters, journals, autobiographical notes, certificates, news clippings, and other documents. The diaries contain records of frontier and ocean crossings, early LDS Church missionary experiences, and the spiritual testimony of these converts to the LDS Church. Insight into the...
Dates: 1825-1978

B. Nielsen De Luna papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 3070
Abstract

The B. Nielsen De Luna papers (1939-2003) contain her writings including the 10 volumes of The Mortal Shakespeare. The papers include Christmas cards, correspondence, and miscellaneous materials. De Luna was an emeritus professor of the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada and an eminent Shakespearean scholar.

Dates: 1943-2003

Defeat of the Martin ministry papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1885
Abstract

"The Defeat of the Martin Ministry" papers (1872) are two separate entries, written by different people, in the same journal. A diary containing handwritten passages and newspaper clippings documenting the ouster of Sir James Martin as Chief Justice of New South Wales. Included are pages from a book entitled: Early days of Port Jackson describing the voyage of HMS Sirius in 1788 and the establishment of the first English settlement in Australia.

Dates: 1872

Louise Degn papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2149
Abstract

The Louise Degn papers (1946-2015) consist of personal and professional correspondence, journals, sheet music, newspaper clippings, and various materials such as scripts and researchfrom her work as a reporter for KSL and a professor at the University of Utah. The collection also includes documents and internal KSL correspondence concerning to the controversial program "Mormon Women and Depression," which almost did not air.

Dates: 1946-2015

Zachariah Thomas Derrick papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: ACCN 2144
Abstract

The Zachariah Thomas Derrick papers (1851, 1919) consist of a diary and newspaper clipping. The diary recounts Derrick's journey from England to Salt Lake City and a newspaper clipping with a picture and short biography of Derrick's father.Derrick left London, England with his parents and siblings in 1851 and journeyed to Salt Lake City, Utah.

Dates: 1851-1919

Diaries of Salt Lake City collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1895
Abstract

The diaries of Salt Lake City collection (1850-1893) were written by unidentified people who give personal accounts of their journey west and living in Salt Lake City. Information that is included ranges from miles traveled, weather conditions, time and temperature to poetry and personal activities.

Dates: 1850-1893

Diary detailing a trip across the continent

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042155202]
Identifier: ACCN 1370
Abstract

The diary detailing a trip across the continent (circa 1896) is an incomplete account written by an unidentified individual concerning his/her train journey from the Eastern part of the United States to Salt Lake City, Utah.

Dates: circa 1896

Annette R. Dinwoodey papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0728
Abstract

The Annette R. Dinwoodey papers (1899-2007) contain her personal and professional correspondence, diaries, clippings, genealogy, and scrapbooks. Annette R. Dinwoodey was an accomplished contralto, wife, mother and genealogist.

Dates: 1899-2007

Henry Dinwoodey family papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0880
Abstract

The Henry Dinwoodey family papers (1882-1985) contain documents relating to the Henry Dinwoodey family and the family's Salt Lake City business, the Dinwoodey Furniture Company.

Dates: 1882-1985

G. Homer Durham papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0847
Abstract

The G. Homer Durham papers (1850s-1985) contain materials resulting from Durham's (1911-1985) family relationships, his public duties in education, and his membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). Included is correspondence, writings by Durham and others, biographical information, event programs, diplomas, birth and marriage certificates, awards, notes, news clippings, estate records, meeting minutes, artwork, scrapbooks, journals, and publications.

Dates: 1850s-1985

Lucius Marsden Durham papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1587
Abstract

The Lucius Marsden Durham papers (1941-1971) contain correspondence, stories written by Durham, record books, Durham's biography, and miscellaneous notes. Durham served an LDS mission in 1941-1942. He also served as a chaplain in the U.S. Army from 1943 to1945. He was wounded in battle in 1945 and died in Hawaii in that year.

Dates: 1941-1971

Wilson H. Dusenberry diary [transcript]

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0019
Abstract

The Wilson H. Dusenberry diary [transcript] records an early private school in Provo, Utah, which was organized and run by Wilson H. and Warren N. Dusenberry. This diary provides an interesting description of early schools and local entertainment of the mid 1860s.

Dates: undated

Henry C. Eddington journal [photocopy]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1836
Abstract

The Henry C. Eddington journal [photocopy] (1886-1888) describes his travels in the Eastern United States and his affiliation with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).

Dates: 1886-1888

Elsie Aldrich Edgell papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2398
Abstract

The Elsie Aldrich Edgell papers (1908-1966) contain correspondence, diaries, receipts, and legal papers relating to the Edgell family.

Dates: 1908-1966

John T. Edward papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1710
Abstract

The John T. Edward papers (1897-1989) consists of diaries and letters of John T. Edward, news clippings, and a biography of John T. Edward and his wife, Lizzie Thomas Edward written by John E. Carr. Edward was a butcher in Salt Lake City and served a LDS Church mission in Scotland during which his companion was David O. McKay.

Dates: 1897-1989

Charles Eggert papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1659
Abstract

The Charles Eggert papers (1904-2000) consists of correspondence, diaries, production notes, film scripts, financial records, research materials, pamphlets, publicity materials, press releases, magazine articles, and news clippings. Eggert is a photographer and independent filmmaker. He produced films documenting trips on the Green and Colorado Rivers before the construction of the Flaming Gorge and Glen Canyon Dams.

Dates: 1904-2000