Guide to Women's Manuscript Collections

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Boyer, Aldena Elquist Part of the J. Allen Parkinson collection, this is a four-page typescript biography written by La Dean Sutton. It is located in the third folder of the collection, which is labeled, Biographies...
Bradley, Betsy Elizabeth Kroll Betsy's biography is an 18-page typewritten manuscript which was complied by her great-great-granddaughter Callie O. Morley. It is entitled 'Pioneer History of Betsy Elizabeth Kroll Bradley: Pione...
Bradshaw, Elizabeth Simpson Haigh Part of the J. Allen Parkinson collection, this is a three-page typescript biography written by Elizabeth's granddaughter, Saraha Astle Call. It is located in the third folder of the collection, which
Brady, Anna Lindquist This collection contains an autobiography of Anna Lindquist Brady and some loose letters and photographs. The autobiography is twenty-nine typewritten pages and is bound in a book of remembrance. ...
Brimhall, Flora Robertson This collection consists of a seven-page, typewritten autobiography, which Flora dictated to Minnie I. Hodapp on August 31, 1938. The autobiography begins with background on Flora's parents. Flor...
Brinkerhoff, Hellen Lucinda Leithead This collection contains the biographies of the James Leithead Family. Each biography consists of copied pages and many include pictures of the subjects and of their families. Also included in the ...
Brockbank, Mary Ann Park This is a typewritten copy of Mary's biography of her parents entitled, Biographical Sketch of John and Louise Smith Park, however the bulk of this seven page account is autobiographical. She f...
Brooks, Juanita Leavitt Pulsipher Juanita's brief biographical sketch and journals are included in the Pulsipher Family Papers collection. The collection includes family records dating as far back as 1708, with David Pulsipher who...
Brooks, Juanita Leone Leavitt Pulsipher This manuscript is a 12-page typescript essay entitled, Side-Lights on the Mountain Meadows Massacre. It is written by Juanita Brooks and dated 1940.
Brower, Martha Ann Barker Bateman Martha's brief biography is included in an 18 page collection of biographies for the family of her father Alfred Great Barker (1795-1873). The collection includes biographies, obituaries, and pict...
Brown, Mabel Nellie Jeffs This collection reflects the events in Mabel Nellie Jeffs Brown's life. Mrs. Brown has enclosed a small note describing the collection. She writes, '12 photos, 3 of my many certificates and award...
Brunsdale, Rhoda Ashton Fletcher Part of the J. Allen Parkinson collection, this is a three-page typescript biography written by one of Rhoda's grandchildren, Floadeane Patterson. It is located in the third folder of the collect...
Bryner, Ellen Farozine Redd This folder contains two items. The first is a single-page, handwritten note, dated December 1955 and addressed to Wendell, one of Ellens nephews. The note tells of Ellens decision to not try to get
Buckwalter, Sarah Shuler This three-leaf biography was written by Helen Taylor Allison, Sarah's great-great granddaughter, and on the last page is a picture of a man and woman (presumably of Sarah and John). Helen describe...
Bullock, Martha This collection consists of Martha's diary entries from December 1, 1868 to January 14, 1869 describing her family's journey from Provo, Utah to 'the muddy,' which they were sent to settle. The en...
Bullock, Maurine Olson This folder contains a hard-bound, typed book of Maurine Olson Bullocks autobiography. A professor at Brigham Young University, William G. Hartley, recorded approximately 20 interviews
Burgener, Clara This collection consists of 8 typewritten pages from Clara's journal about her trip to Europe. Clara's three main reasons for taking the tour were: 1) to attend the dedication of the Mormon temple...
Burgess, Mariah Pulsipher Mariah's biography is a five-page, typewritten document contained in a collection of biographies from the Huntington Chapter of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. Her biography was written by a grand...
Burk, Emily Jane Smith This four-page typescript provides a brief account of Emily Jane Smith Burk's life. As a child, she attended one of the best schools of the time, although the children walked seven to eight miles e...
Burmester, Emma Rowberry Part of the J. Allen Parkinson collection, this is a one-page typescript biography in the third folder of the collection, which is labeled, Biographies, Ba- By. The manuscript describes Emma...
Burns, Cumorah Smith This four-page typewritten biography of Cumorah Smith Burns was written by Ruby Kate Smith for the Samuel H. Smith Family Association in 1957 as a tribute on her eightieth birthday and is found in ...
Burton, Rozenna Dridge Part of the J. Allen Parkinson collection, this is a one-page typescript biography written by one of Rozenna's grandchildren, Rae Mae Brown. It is located in the third folder of the collection, w...
Burton, Sarah Ann Garr This one-page typescript biography from the Margaret Steed Hess collection was written by Ada M. Burton. During the trip west, she walked most of the way, although she rode occasionally when too ti...
Bushman, Lois Angeline Smith The biography of Lois Angeline Smith Bushman was written in 1937 by Lois' daughter, Maria Elizabeth Bushman Smith. It is typewritten and is 35 pages long. Maria states the various sources she use...
Butler, Susan Elizabeth Redd This manuscript is a single, half-sheet of paper, on which is handwritten a short story, entitled, The Cat. A Composition by Susie E. Redd, Colonia Jurez, Mar. 31st, 1893. The first half of the c
Butler, Susan Elizabeth Redd This collection is comprised of 3 folders, the first containing 27 pages of construction paper, covered with newspaper clippings, invitations, photographs, and cards relevant to Susan and her family.
Butler, Susan Elizabeth Redd This folder includes 2 loose leaf pages of notebook paper, upon which is handwritten a short story entitled, A Thrilling Experience of A Little Girl. A Composition. It is dated 26 November 1897 and
Butterfield, Elizabeth "Bessie" Shuker Clark This manuscript is an official temple work book, issued by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It contains 95 pages of names and ordinances relating to John Cadwallader and his family, Be
Bybee, Louisa Ann Stewart Part of the J. Allen Parkinson collection, this is a two-page typescript biography written by one of Louisa's granddaughters, Mavis Campbell. It is located in the third folder of the collection, ...
Byington, Lavern Daniels Part of the J. Allen Parkinson collection, this is a two-page typescript biography, located in the third folder of the collection, which is labeled, Biographies, Ba- By. Apart from the biogr...
BYU Relief Society This 45-page scrapbook entitled First Relief Society of BYU Second Ward Feb. 19 May 27, 1956 contains photographs, fliers, poems and handouts both handwritten and typed pertaining to the membe
Campbell, Emma Isabelle Halladay Part of the J. Allen Parkinson collection, this is a two-page typescript biography written by one of the Emma's grandchildren. It is located in the fourth folder of the collection, which is label...
Cannon, Ann Quayle This is a four-page typescript biography written by Ann's great-great-granddaughter, Lurena Eldredge Warnick. While there is not much description of Ann's childhood, Lurena does provide an elaborat...
Cardon, Chloe Smoot This is a scrapbook consisting of 43 pages of mixed white paper and brown cardstock. The pages are bound in a binder, and the book bears the title, Chloe Smoot. Domestic Art C. with the added date,
Carpenter, Ann Elizabeth Hopkins
Carroll, Elsie Chamberlain This manuscript is a 329-page typescript book, hardbound in leather and written by Jens Marinus Jenkins, Newbern Isaac Butt, Elsie Chamberlain Carroll, and Bertha C. Roberts. The book is entitled, Hi
Carson, Elvira Egbert This collection contains Elvira's memoirs, recorded by her grandson, H. Carson Healy. The eight page memoir not only gives an account of Elvira, but it also gives the background of her father. Wh...
Carter, Betsy Larson This brief, two-page autobiography is part of the 'Book of Remembrance of Mons Larson,' Betsy's father. Betsy's life sketch is in first person, and she covers her life from birth to her later year...
Carter, Hannah Knight Libby The history is clear, insightful and well-written, consisting of seven typed pages. The author of the history is unknown. However, a letter from Wilford A. Payne to Bro. LeGrand Baker, dated Dece...
Carter, Lucy Mack Smith This collection consists of three 'Pocket Notes' notebooks. They are approximately four inches by seven inches with about one hundred lined pages in each one. The entries in these little diaries ...
Chamberlain, Mary Elizabeth Woolley Mary Chamberlain's autobiography is hardbound with typescript pages, making it easy to read and follow. The contents are memories, so at times the writing jumps and rambles, but her...
Charles, Myra Leonard Part of the J. Allen Parkinson collection, this is a four-page typescript biography written by Linda Charles. It is located in the fourth folder of the collection, which is labeled, Biographies...
Chase, Tirzah Wells A part of the Mary Ellen Stoddard Smith collection, located in the twentieth and twenty-first folder in the collection. The twentieth folder contains a one-page typescript biography of Tirzah by he...
Cheney, Ednah Dow Littlehale This single-leaf, handwritten letter contains Mrs. Cheneys expression of admiration of and gratitude for Antonn Dvoks composition and performance of his symphony, From the New World,
Cheney, Eliza Ann Beebe This collection of Cheney Family Papers was donated to the Harold B. Lee Library by Edith C. Clay. It contains four biographies of Eliza and Nathan and transcripts of several letters written by El...
Cheney, Eliza Ann Beebe This letter consists of 3 photocopied pages of typescript. It is dated January 1848, from Winter Quarters Camp of the Saints. Eliza begins by addressing her parents and siblings, and reports to them
Chipman, Caroline Abigail Mayhew This manuscript is a photocopy of a 3-page typescript life biography entitled, A Short Sketch of the Life of Caroline M. Chipman. It is written by Lydia Houston, Carolines daughter, and it covers h
Chipman, Martha Selindy Smith This is a 3-page photocopy of a typescript life sketch, entitled Biographical Sketch: Martha Selindy Smith Chipman; Pioneer of 1850. It is written by Myrle McGrew, Marthas granddaughter. The sketch
Chipman, Ora Holman This folder contains several typed pages from various people and organizations in regards to The Book of Golden Deeds award which Ora Holman Chipman was awarded. The first page is a certificate
Chipman, Sarah Binns This sketch was written by Myrtle Chipman Robinson Seastrand, granddaughter of Sarah through Jane. It is five pages and a cover page of photocopied, typed script. It covers Sarahs parentage and how