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S 1 Dad’s files by Mary Jane Fritzen, (updated 2016) Box # File # Contents Location notes I Groberg, D. V. Personal and business history, speaker family center at office I 1 metal box with early business documents, etc. I 2 funeral programs, DVG speaker I 3 notes from DVG talks, misc. I 4 notes from DVG talks I 5 Bank of Commerce and KID I 6 Bank of Commerce, KID, and appraisal JY ranch 1978 I 7 Business, personal, insurance, family trust I 8 DVG talk at Ricks, Last Lecture series: “Heavenly Messengers & their messages”, 1977 I 9 Personal and business history, handwritten by DVG 10 De;bert: “Why Be Law-Abiding,” oration 1929 II Groberg, Jennie Holbrook, personal history II 1 condolence cards from Mom’s funeral II 2 Mom’s funeral plans; Mom’s special letters from red purse II 3 Mom’s confidential writing about David II 4 Rough draft of Mom’s book for her children, 1992:

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Dad’s files by Mary Jane Fritzen, (updated 2016)

Box #

File #

Contents

Location notes I

Groberg, D. V. Personal and business history, speaker

family center at office

I

1

metal box with early business documents, etc.

I

2

funeral programs, DVG speaker

I

3

notes from DVG talks, misc.

I

4

notes from DVG talks

I

5

Bank of Commerce and KID

I

6

Bank of Commerce, KID, and appraisal JY ranch 1978

I

7

Business, personal, insurance, family trust

I

8

DVG talk at Ricks, Last Lecture series: “Heavenly Messengers & their messages”, 1977

I

9

Personal and business history, handwritten by DVG

10

De;bert: “Why Be Law-Abiding,” oration 1929

II

Groberg, Jennie Holbrook, personal history

II

1

condolence cards from Mom’s funeral

II

2

Mom’s funeral plans; Mom’s special letters from red purse

II

3

Mom’s confidential writing about David

II

4

Rough draft of Mom’s book for her children, 1992:

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missionary service in the Jennie H. & D. V. Groberg family

II

5

Tributes to Jennie

II

6

Jennie: 1970s and 1980s

II

7

Jennie: 1940s, 1950s, 1960s; trip with Mary 1958; with photos

II

8

Jennie as Mother, personal history

II

9

Jennie: life story

II

10

“Mother’s Life story and also about her parents and children, Priceless. Much about Aunt Jennie also in Ensign 1980 article about first lady missionary couple.”

II

11

1930s

II

12

Jennie: 1925-31, diaries, correspondence, clippings; letters to Delbert 1929.

II

13

Jennie: 1908-1929; “Prelude to 1930"

II

14

Jennie’s ancestry, heritage

II

15

Jennie’s mother Alsina B. Holbrook and Jennie B. Knight, sisters

III

Jennie: Collected inspiration from Church leaders

III

1

General authorities: counsel, doctrine envelopes in box: Joseph Smith, Special thoughts, Pres. Lee, Bishop H. Burke Peterson, Pres. Kimball, J. Reuben Clark (2), Quotes from many; W. Woodruff, Home (2), Pres. Kimball, Pres. Romney, Pres. Joseph Fielding Smith, Pres.McKay, Widtsoe, B. Young, etc.

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III 2 Special thoughts III

3

Box: General Authorities on family, home, marriage and motherhood.

III

4

Bates, Elizabeth Fetzer: music and writing, given us Feb. 1984

IV

Jennie: Writings II, Temple, Spiritual topics, stories copied for family; DVG/JH family group charts.

IV

1

Stories Jennie copied for all her children (multiple copies)

IV

2

Jennie’s writings: temple topics

IV

3

Jennie’s writings: temple topics

IV

4

Notes from Grandma’s talks

IV

5

Jennie: talk on “Godesses in Embryo” given to a Relief Society group at Ricks College, 8 Aug 1979

IV

6

Jennie: talk for Relief Society meeting

IV

7

Jennie: Joy, talk and quotes

IV

8

Jennie: talk given at funeral of Thella Williams, 12 Apr 1980

IV

9

Relief Society Magazine, July 1936: page 441 is last page of dramatized story by Mom for her Aunt Jennie about Prayer.

IV

10

Jennie: Ricks talk, February 1979

IV

11

Jennie: talk, gifts (Incomplete)

iv

12 12

Jennie: helpful hints for happy homes Jennie: talk to visiting teachers, Bonneville High

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homemaking girls; Mother Jennie also talk given to Laurels and Moms, Ammon, 12 Apr 1965

iv

13

Jokes (in shoe box)

V

Jennie: Writings I: talks, lessons, book, etc.

V

1

Jennie: notes for talks and lessons

v

2

Jennie: Ricks, Feb 1979, history and purpose of temples, more on temples

v

3

Jennie: Mother education

v

4

Jennie: talks and programs

In red folder

v

5

Christmas: Mom’s Christmas Sunday School program and pageant, including song, “Chrismas Bells” now in “Sing With Me” book

v

6

Jennie: Poetry and thoughts, and by her mother Alsina

v

7

Jennie: writings on doctrine

v

8

Jennie: favorite scriptures and doctrine from Mom’s red purse

v

9

Jennie: choice writings by others and by herself

v

10

Jennie: copies of her tributes to her 7 sons

v

11

Jennie: Mom’s writings she valued in her old age

v

12

Jennie: Humor and a copy of Jennie’s book, “Home Living in the Light of the Gospel”; also copy of Joseph Smith meeting at our home Dec. 23 1997 and responses from some of our families

v

13

Jokes, etc.

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v

14

Wit and wisdom saved by Jennie

v

15

Special thoughts

v

16

Special thoughts, etc., including talk to mothers by Pres. Kimball

v

17

Given to Anny: 1) How Does the Book of Mormon Make Me Feel about Jesus Christ; 2) Dearly Beloved Aunt Jennie (given at funeral of Aunt Jennie B. Knight 1957; 3) L.D.S. Woman Lives According to Revealed Truth ( Relief Society lesson, 15th Ward, 1966); 4) “He Also Lived For Us.” Church Oratorical Contest, 2nd place winner, about 1928. 5) Address representing Senior Class, BYU, 1929; 6) “The Light, The Temple and Us” 1991; 7) Sealed Part of Book of Mormon, 1992.

VI

Groberg, D.V. and Jennie H.: Journals, Jennie’s correspondence to her parents, DVG’s mission, etc.; Family Center opening, compiled histories by DVG and JHG; DVG personal history; Preparation for their own funerals.

vi

1

Bound correspondence of L. H. and Alsina B. Holbrook c 1929 from Delbert and Jennie; letters of family history from L.H. and Alsina to their posterity, 1930.

Must save 1924: Jennie to folks at Denver, CO 1926: to Long Beach, CA 1928: Alpine Summer School; 1929: From I.F.

vi

2

Delbert: missionary journal; autographed by David O. McKay; pages. Dad’s notes: “These pages contain my diary and journal entries while on my mission 1925-1927 in the Eastern States. I need tos see that these entries are put in type so they can be read and made more available.

Includes missionary rules, schedule, manners handbook, notes.

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There are entries while in New England and while with Pres. Roberts in Brooklyn, and also while in W. Va.”

vi

3

Special excerpts from 1970s journal about children, etc.

vi

4

Journals: DV and JH Groberg. 1968: John Enoch born; trip to China to see Blairs; Japan (Dee); world trip 1963. 1940: about L. Holbrook; vital and LDS info. For all children and spouses.

1945 notes

vi

5

Estimate about our financial affairs, 1994

Includes Dad’s journal about finances

vi

6

Life sketch of D.V. Groberg and of Jennie H. Groberg and tribute by Anny; obituaries for Delbert and for Jennie; about our trust. Includes Anny’s poem to her Grandma. Mom’s obits for her and Dad (2 copies each). Family Trust 1995; Dad’s resume. Note: “There are certain things, such as our journals, that maybe of great value to our posterity and are to be preserved and made available (and kept). See list (Jan. 1994). Don’t destroy anything listed without three trusted people approving.” Includes tape recordings and printed materials and photos.

Short autobiographies of Mom and Dad; photo of 5 Delberts at Delbert Dr., 1997. (See note.)

vi

7

For funerals, Jennie and DVG

Goes with 6

vi

8

Jennie: obituary and family newsletter obituary. (Photos moved to Box VIII) Family Links, May 2004

vi

9

Brief account of lives of Jennie Holbrook Groberg and Delbert V. Groberg in answer to requests by precious grandchildren (2 copies, each in red folders)

vi

10

DV and JH Groberg: children’s births and ancestral photo charts; DVG family history

vi

11

Distribution of books: “Lest We Forget”, 1995

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vi 12 Treasures of family history, etc., 25 June 1999 vi

13

Beginning thoughts for a duet history of our lives together for 68 years, June 1998

To cross-reference by person and date.

vi

14

Special letters treasured by Mom and Dad from bedroom shelf

vi

15

Jennie and Delbert: 1920s, college, BYU (See also DVG files); Jennie childhood.

Vi

16

Family Center opening

vi

17

Copies of photos: 1) family groups (25 copies); b) DVG family in I.F.

vi

18

Selections and summaries Delbert and Jennie compiled for family history; DVG personal history, John, L.H. Holbrook ancestry.

Vi

19

Selections from Mom’s Personal History, from metal box in her bedroom.

VI 20 2 volumes, DVG journals 1983-1996 VII

Jennie: ancestry, siblings

vii

1

Jennie, childhood

vii

2

Photos of Jennie Holbrook Groberg (1908-2004)

vii

3 3A2 3A

Jennie’s siblings; children of LHH and ESB Holbrook Jennie’s siblings in 1991 photo Jennie’s siblings after 1930, photos

Photos & charts

vii

4

Jennie: parents and Holbrook ancestry; negatives for her mother and Alsina Wilkins Brimhall

vii

5

Provo Home Tour

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vii

6

LHH and Sina, Golden Wedding brochure 1951(partial copy of pictures) Helen Holbrook (Dahlquist)

vii

7

Holbrook-Brimhall: family history of Mom’s parents Holbrook reunion, about 1960

Handwritten journal of Sina for Jennie

vii

8 8A 8B

Brimhall Workers of Utah, by George Washington Brimhall Rachel Ann Meyer Brimhall

photocopy

vii

9

Microfiche, 1985, personal history and papers of Alsina Elizabeth Brimhall Holbrook

5 copies of 10 fiches each, made for Elder John H. Groberg

vii

10

Holbrook-Hinckley family history, with charts Funeral services for Lafayette Holbrook

vii

11 11A

Holbrook-Brimhall genealogy, pedigree charts with some pictures. History, Jennie’s ancestral, Book of Remembrance. Holbrook reunion about 1960. Hinckley

Framed photo Jennie about 1929 Framed photo Jennie about 1960s Framed photo of photo copy LHH-Sina Golden Wedding, 1951

VIII

Brimhall ancestry photos

viii

1

Jennie B. Knight and family

viii

2

George H. Brimhall, good photos at BYU; pictures and accounts and before 1910

?

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viii

3

Mom’s Brimhall ancestors

viii

4

Brimhall photos; George H. Brimhall

viii

5

Green folder; Books by George H. Brimhall

viii

6

Photos, Alsina Elizabeth Brimhall Holbrook

viii

7

Brimhall Gallery family photo, 4 April 1988 With identifications

viii

8

Holbrook ancestral homes

viii

9

Large good photos—Holbrook-Hinckley

viii

10

Negs ancestral minatures (for pedigree charts) Holbrook Family Reunion 1946 booklet Holbrook Heritage 1982 Many good Holbrook photos Used for Holbrook reunion 2008

IX

Groberg, Buildings in Idaho Falls important to family.

ix

1

Third Ward

ix

2

I.F. Churches for family

ix

3

Family homes in I.F. ; Macks Inn; places in I.F; Linden Place

ix

4

Schools in I.F. for family

ix

5

D.V. Groberg Co., Bank of Commerce, Three Fountains

IX 6 Linden Place and Three Fountains condos

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ix

7

Elizabeth Court

ix

8

ix

9a

Temple, I.F., construction, before 1945 dedication

ix

9b

I. F. Temple (after dedication); temple presidents and leaders.

X

Travels of Delbert and Jennie: postcards, photos, brochures

organized chronologically

x

1

Church History, U.S., Swiss temple

x

2 2A

Dad and Dick: Finland, Sweden, USSR, 1961 Europe, Spain, Portugal, etc., 1961, Dad and Dick; with Dad’s journal (small green) of trip

x

3

X Moved to Mary Jane’s personal files. (Mom and Mary Jane: British Mission and Europe tour, 1958) Mostly postcards

At 827 Linden in box in storage bedroom, with mission of MJ

x

4

Dad, Mom, Dee: Japan, Asia, Egypt, Israel, etc. 1963

x

6

postcards: travel to Australia, Hawaii, India, etc., 1957, with John and Dad

x

9

postcards: U. S. history, Colonial Williamsburg, Seattle World’s Fair, etc.

X

10

Passports with record of world travel: DVG and Jennie

X

12

DVG and Jennie: Peru, South America, with Joe’s family, Anna, 1984

1984

X

13

Lewis with DVG c 1969, Philippines, New Zealand, Singapore, etc.

1969

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Delbert and Jennie to China

XI

Jennie: journals 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s; tributes from Dad and Mom; “Home Living in the Light of the Gospel”

This box needs further cleaning out

xi

1

Jennie: Celestial Home talk

xi

2

Jennie: notes on principles of family, motherhood

Files 2-8 to be consolidated

xi

3

Jennie: Family Living in Light of Gospel, rough draft

xi

4

Jennie: mother education notes: motherhood, Home Living in Light of Gospel

xi

5

Jennie: motherhood notes

xi

6

Jennie: marriage principles, publications, leaflets

xi

7

Jennie: marked 1972-73 Relief Society Courses of Study

May discard

xi

8

Jennie: for Mom to write

xi

9

Mom’s book about Dad, 1992

xi

10

Tributes: Delbert to Jennie and Jennie to Delbert 10A DVG Idaho Hall of Family 2000 10B DVG correspondence pertaining to his siblings

xi

11

Jennie: journals, 2960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s

xi

12

Family history in special letters, 1996-1998, 2000

xi

13

Delbert: 2000s correspondence, etc.

X1

14

Additions 1950-1969: “Lest We Forget”

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XII

Bicentennial of U. S. and Idaho: 1974-1993

xii

1a &b

Pres. Ezra Taft Benson in I.F., INTERSEC Dedication 3 July 1976; 1974-1978, etc.

xii

2

U.S. Constitution (2 copies), Gettysburg Address (large format), brochures, in white, red, blue folder

xii

3

Planning local programs and activities (large black binder)

xii

4

DVG: bicentennial talks, correspondence with L. Tom Perry, notes, etc.

xii

5

U. S. history, Columbus, and other bicentennial

xii

6A &B C

Bicentennial, 1987, Bonneville County 1987 Constitution Day, I.F. 1987

xii

8 A & B

Bicentennial photos 1976-1992

xii

9

Bonneville Bicentennial folder: notes, correspondence, publications, business cards, etc.

10

DVG: post 1990: Triicentennial Commission, charter Citizen, BCHS award; Abraham Lincoln

XIII

Family photos; negatives, with 1 box slides, viewer

Family photos: DVG, DVG and Jennie, Jennie, dolls,

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XIII photos of DVG, Groberg family photos 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, album of grandchildren & weddings (including Fritzen-Ballard) in 1990s, 1990s, 2000s, Grandpa’s garden, DVG and Jennie’s mature years.

XIII

2

Photos of DVG (1906-2004)

XIII

2A

DVG and Jennie: wedding, 6th Street home, 1930-1932)

XIII

4

Dolls

XIII 4C

Oversized photos: a: 1970-1980—temple president: Mom and Dad with Elder Ashton, Pres. Kimball, John and Jean at Temple President’s home; former temple presidents and wives; Dad’s counselors; b: John’ s poem, “Sleep of a Child,” c. DVG and Jennie with John and Pam;.

XIII

5 Groberg family pictures, 1940s a. Framed picture of family lined up at

conference: DVG with MJ down to Joe (about 1950-1952)

1948 trip back east with Boyd, MJ, Julia, John, David, and Dad in 1940s.

XIII

6

Groberg family picrures, 1950s. Cousins at BYU about 1959.

XIII

7

Groberg family pictures 1960s.

XIII 8 Groberg family pictures 1970s

XIII

9 Groberg/family pictures 1980s: DVG-Jennie Golden Wedding 1980; Family reunion at Rexburg, 1984 BYU Oct. 20, 1989: unveiling of Service to Family monument, Delbert’s name to be engraved. Negative: family at temple house about 1980 Cove Fort Dedcation, Aug, 1988: DVG and Jennie (pictures and negatives) Letters keep Grobergs on missions in touch (Post Register, 1981)

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DVG with sons: John, Dee, Joe Booklet compiled by Julia

XIII

10

Groberg family pictures, 1990s A: photo album of 1990s: grandchildren, weddings, etc. (small maroon album)

XIII

11 Family pictures, 2000s.

XIII 12 Grandpa’s garden, 2000s

XIII 13 DVG and Jennie: mature years to 2004 A: DVG and Jennie, 2003, June 11: 73rd wedding anniversary—framed picture

XIV

Groberg, Delbert V.: personal history by decades, ancestry. Contains materials for his personal history

xiv

1

Dad’s Service to Family award, 20 Oct.1989, BYU alumni

xiv

2

Delbert: mission 1926-1927. Scrapbook, mostly from West Virginia, includes newspaper items.

2a

Fermen Westergard correspondence from Delbert on mission, 1925-28 from mission and shortly after; ; photos from BYU shortly after mission, includes Roi Groberg.

xiv

3

Delbert: parents, ancestry 1. Correspondence: John Enoch Groberg from Sweden to Miss Mary Taylor 1899 2. 1908 photo of Idaho Register obituary Mrs. John Groberg, 14 May 1908. 3. picture pedigree chart for Catherine and Anders Pehrson Groberg and for Dad’s parents and Brunt grandparents. (additional copies in “Help yourself

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box”) 4. Photo small modern frame home 599. 5. Biog: Dad’s parents from interviews by Jennie with Ellen Crowther. 6. Letter to Ellen Crowther from John E. G., Farr West, 4 March 1909 (He is with sons) 7. Copy: Brunt-Burnett Family, Scattering and Gathering. 8. John Enoch and Maude Groberg wedding picture.

xiv

4

Important: Delbert: parents, grandparents, family a. Good map of Sweden b. Emigration, family of Anders c. Patriarchal blessing of William Burnett d. Photo newspaper obit: Mrs. John E. Groberg & copies, transcription. e. Photo of Adolph and Anna, 2 elders, Jennie and Delbert, 1963. f. Booklet from Sweden old church, Hedemora; Dad brought it there 1961. (not found here) G. Copies 11 June 1909 letter to Elder John Groberg and Family from Sunday School superintendency: David O. McKay, Stephen L Richards, Joseph F. Smith. H. Story by Dad of his father, grandfather Groberg, his family and need for explanations, “Establishing my identity.” Other stories by Dad of his parents and grandparents. I. Patriarchal blessing of John Groberg j. Dad’s funeral and farewell talks: 1. George Brunt (uncle) 2. Violet G. Steele 3. 1982 farewell for Charles and Helen Groberg: k. DVG 1987: “Some Reflections”; his two homes of his youth. L. Ship Nevada Register, 1872, with Anders Groberg, wife and son. M. Photos of ancestry: 1. Good photo Swedish missionaries 1899. 2. Wedding picture John E. and Maude (3x5) N. Correspondence from Aunt Mattie to Dad and from Sgt. Charles Groberg to Joe (Jan 1943)

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O. Poem by Dad’s father: “Do the Best You Can” p. Letter by DVG to his mother and father, 1998 q. Photos of visit to Swedish ancestral places—postcards. r. letter from Charles Groberg in Florida to little Joseph H. Groberg, 1943—tells about Irma Jean. s.“Brief account of some missionaries and two of their converts” Sweden t. letters from DVG’s Aunt Mattie.

xiv

5

Delbert: youth 1906-1920 (See also parents & family folders)

a. Farr West photos with DVG till about 1924 b. Autograph book from youth c. With Araminde Stephenson (c 2003, I.F.) d. DVG Priesthood ordinations, birth certificate;

photo of Jennie, 1929; photo general authorities 1918.

e. Personal history, DVG’s birth and childhood; includes story of his grandparents. Includes copy Idaho Register, Feb. 1906.

xiv

6

a. Delbert: mission and college 1920s (#1 of 2 envelopes) Papers of mission period; includes copy of photo as missionary at Hill Cumorah. 6b Photos of DVG mission 6C. Notes mission, 1925-1927; B.H. Roberts. Correspondence and personal history of mission. Book: Delbert V. Groberg, Interview by Wm. E. Knecht 1997 re/ Pres. B. H. Roberts; patriarchal blessing 1925.

xiv

7

Delbert: college 1929-1930, BYU. Activities of DVG: editor Friar newsletter; Jan. 1929 winning talk and award by Pres. Heber J. Grant.

xiv

8 8A

DVG 1930s, 1940s, with photos, bishop 3rd Ward and I.F. Stake leaders DVG 3rd Ward, 1940s

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9

Delbert: 1930s, 1940s. Contents include: 1. DVG with I.F. Stake Priesthood leaders, bishopric 2. DVG with friends, cousins at party, 1930s. 3. DVG & Jennie with 3rd Ward groups. 4. “WE are Ten” (1-28-45) Family with baby Beth 5. Color photo by Stanley Crowley of DVG with fish 6. Newspaper clip: DVG with Kniskern 8-17-1941 7. Journal, feb. 4, 1940; I.F. Stake reorganization 8. Law Matriculation certificate, 1935 9. Certificate: Insurance Agent, Utah, 1929 (DVG) 10. 1944, 3rd Ward News, Service Edition (Della B. Peterson, ed) 11. Notes: stake conference Aug. 2, 1935 (memoirs) 12. Third Ward’s New Year card with photos of ward and temple (1943) 13. Copy photo: Pres. Grant with church leaders 1936 (from temple book) 14. Itinerary, Groberg reunion, Provo, about 1982 15. Dad’s in Chicago, U. of Ill. Urbana, 1945, letters from children 16. 1946, Dad runs for Mayor, newspaper clips; 17. Mission farewell from West Va. 18. 1944, Kiwanis and County War Fund. 19. 1930s and 40s: Notes from Mom. 20. George brunt on phosphate business dreams 21. Dad’s notes anticipating the “Greenbelt”, recommendations to Chamber of Commerce. 22. Dad’s list of his “Early Work in Idaho Falls, 1927-1947 (on back of check stub) 23. Certificate: DVG ordained high priest 1930 24. Marriage certificate (may be copy?) DVG and JH: signed by Joseph Fielding Smith. 25. Story by DVG: “I remember Mama” Always there was the bank account. 26. LDS Program for Young 27. LeGrand Richards ordained DVG bishop and Joe HG bishop. (Bishop’s certificate, original) 28. A parting thought from 1941. 29. YMMIA Fund: life membership certificate, signed by Geo. Q. Morris. 8A. DVG, 3rd Ward

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9

Delbert: writings 1940s, his short columns for local Kiwanis, other newsletters

10

Delbert, family: 1950s

10a

Delbert, family: 1960s

Box XIV

10B 10C

Delbert, family: 1970s DVG, business

XIV B DVG ancestry and relatives #1 DVG: pictures with siblings and sibling families

#2 Groberg ancestry: DVG’s father and grandfather #3 Neeley #4 DVG: cousins, relatives, photos #5 DVG: Brunt-Burnett cousins, New Zealand, with

Grandma Brunt, photos

#6 Brunt-Burnett ancestry, relatives; Elizabeth Susan /Burnett, photos and documents

#7 2 archive photos? Neeley? XVA

1

DVG and Jennie: 1980s; Golden Wedding, DVG health, writings, journal, correspondence

#2 DVG & Jennie: 1990s; personal journals, Family Trust; 2000s

XVA #3 Temple president Release 1980s; writings, travel; temple book, Angel Moroni

XVA

4

DVG: Temple president, 1970s

XVA

5

DVG: Temple notes, 1970s-1980s; Temple marriage talks, counsel, etc., firesides, etc.

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XVA #6 Manti Temple centennial, pageant; New Zealand Temple. Manti Temple Golden Jubilee 1888-1938 (booklet, signed by D. V. Groberg)

XVA

10 Temple people , photos

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10C Temple workers Book of Remembrance, Vol. 3

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Temple brochures, 24 Hr. Commemoration, Angel Moroni, 1979, I.F. Temple

#12 Temple construction; Mo-Sai Concrete brochures 1982, 1971

#13 Large mounted scenic photos of I. F. Temple #14 DVG: handwritten notes about temple #15 Newspapers, 1945, I.F. Temple dedication #16 Book of Remembrance: 1970s (1970-1979), Journal

entries, etc., DVG and Jennie; copy of original Vols. I & II

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Temple: Jubilee 1995; temple presidency

xv

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Temple jubilee 1995; Planning, official papers and notes. a. Angel Moroni b. Jack Romish and Mom’s draft for book chapter on temple site.

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A. Pop-up card: Happy 50th Birthday B. Planning notes for Jubilee ( about 1994-95) C. Jubilee minutes and planning

3

Delbert Groberg: Temple president 1975-1980

3a

Journals (typed)

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14 Dec. 1978 (transcribed 2 Jan 78); Notes 1979; notes 1980; June 1980; Change of temple president to be announced; Release of Pres. Groberg and installation of Pres. Devere Harris (Sep. 1980);

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Notes 1978-1980; includes Benson-Amussen information

3G Notes 1975-1980 , news items, and correspondence. This is a large file and may include confidential materials.

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Important letters and photos (1940 to 1995); temple construction; temple presidents photos; Devere Harris to be temple president; Temple Jubilee, plans and Jubilee 1994-95

A. Journals 1979; record of temple construction.

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Temple Jubilee book of remembrance This file contains materials saved by Dad and Mom for temple history; May conclude photos of construction from Richard Adams (12) and 3 excellent photos (3.5x5.5); . Mark E. Petersen, letter to Elder John H. Groberg, 27 Dec. 1933; Pres. George Albert Smith’s prayer, experience (original); Newell K. Richardson to Pres. DVG, 17 June 2003. Invitation for meeting socially for past presidents of I.F. Temple; “Happy 50th Temple celebration kicks off this month,” Post Register, 2 Dec. 1994; . Handwritten notes about jubilee by DVG. ; Dad’s journal, 1 Dec. 1939; Groundbreaking thoughts, his memories. H. Jubilee photos, may include: 1. 5 oldtimers (4x6) 2. Presidency and recorder Oct. 1975 (Cecil E. Hart, Pres.; 5x7) 3. Five presidents and matrons to 1995 (2 copies, 5x7) 4. Former temple presidencies, 1995 (color xerox, 8.5x11; photo copy) 5. Temple jubilee, 1995; honored guests, including descendants of temple presidents and pioneers (1 photo, 1 b/W xerox copy, 8.5x11) I. Development and progress chart. Drawings by Elaine Lingren McChesney of LDS buildings on

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Memorial Dr. and Riverside Dr. with facts and figures 1885, 1945, 1992. J. Note of thanks from Jack and Emily Romish, Sep. 1994. K. Biog and photos of Jacob H. Trayner from Annabelle Snarr (postmark 29 Nov. 19194) to DVG. L. Fetzer, Emil B., letter about Angel Moroni statue, to DVG, 27 Nov. 1991. M. Fudge, George H., copy of letter about history of I. F. Stake Genealogy Convention and library, to DVG 10 Dec. 1986. N. Correspondence from Presidents of Church (copies) 1. George Albert Smith, 1 Oct. 1945 2. Spencer W. Kimball, 12 Sep. 1975.

Delbert and Jennie: temple (from 2nd shelf front room) A. Photos of seven presidents and matrons of I.F. Temple, 1996. B. Photos of John, Jean, Mom at 1144 Memorial Dr., with Arthur Haycock, Elder Marvin J. Ashton, Pres. Spencer W. Kimball; Pres. and Sister Kimball with Jennie and Anna Marie Groberg; DVG with Pres. Kimball; five temple presidents and wives outside temple, five presidents inside temple: Arave, Groberg, Harris, Jones, Romrell. Photo of temple in snow; and Glenn Nelson and Preston Brimhall. C. (2 items) Letters from Harold and Ruth Yancey about temple service, 22 Jan. 1996, Centerville Utah; Helen Boyer, Arco, ID, 26 Oct. 2000. D. (2 items) Drawing of temple for use in Golden Jubilee by M. Elaine Lingren McChesney, 1994. Also of original meetinghouse and new stake center. Dad added square footage 500; 26,000; 78,000; printed together with text, 11x17". E. Photo of Bishop Louis C. Larch with a couple at temple construction site, 13 Sep. 1940. F. Letter from First Presidency to Pres. Glenn C. Nelson. G. Continuation of Post Register story about DVG and others bring inducted into Idaho Hall of Fame. H. Xerox copy (low quality) of three early LDS meetinghouses in I.F.; temple groundbreaking. I. (2 items) Minutes of (a) Jubilee committee meeting 18 Oct. 1994, president: Elder Spencer J. Condie; (b) 8 Sep. 1994. J. Note to DVG from Marie Anderson, 7 Oct. 1994.

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K. Photo (2 prints) meeting inside temple with DVG and Jennie and members of Preston Brimhall presidency. L. 32 B/W negatives temple construction in process. M. Folder (1) 3 photos I.F. temple officials look at large mural spread on floor. Joseph Smith’s first prayer, probably in temple basement. (2) Two handwritten accounts by DVG of his meeting two future members of First Presidency–Pres. N. Eldon Tanner and Hugh b. Brown–in Canada in 1952. Dad was traveling with David, Dick, Dee and Larry Anderson to Alaska.

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Temple History and Jubilee, continued (See also files 4 and 5). Correspondence important to temple history (3) Correspondence with Church Historical Dept., 3 Nov. 1978 and 15 Dec. 1978 about “Wagon Box” prophecy. Glenn N. Rowe. (4) Llst of twelve special events and features of the I.F. Temple;’ (typed by Mom) (5) Copy of poem, “The Old Days” by Fanny S. G. Brunt (6) Copies of scriptures and pages from temple book. (7) Certificates: “Idaho Falls Temple Jubilee Award of Honor presented to . . . “ N. Xerox copy photo 12 Apostles 1961-62 with notes by DVG. O. (1) Charts of people who participated in I.F. Temple design and construction and dedication with contact information (2) Two stories by Mom, written 9 June 1979: (a) a temple experience; (b) her journal about Elder Cullimore’s remembering George in Indonesia. (3) Two copies Visitors Guide I.F., ID brochures; shows view of temple on river.

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Temple president: folder of correspondence; contains correspondence and president’s papers 1975-79; and 1942 data pertaining to I.F. Temple, furnished by E. Milton Christensen.

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xv 8 Temple jubilee 1995, temple, journal DVG pres. 1975-80; includes photos

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Large envelope with many files of I.F. Temple History Photos: temple and workers A. Photos: DVG at temple grounds with Kristin G. Clark and children, c 1991; prints B. Temple from parking lot, and picnic for temple workers, about 8 prints, about 1976 to 1989. C. Photos of temple, gardens, workers, picnic, officials, 1975-1980. 1. Officials, staff, workers (15 copies of group by mural) 2. Picnic 3. Gardens and environs 4. Color negatives 5. Jubilee honored guests (Jack Romish and others)

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Temple jubilee: 5 items plus loose papers tied together A. Agenda for committee meeting 2 Feb. 1995. B. Program, Blackfoot East Stake, Temple Jubilee concert, 22 Jan. 1995. C. Jubilee committee minutes, 19 Oct. 1995, 15 March 1995, 11 Sep. events committee. D. Jubilee committee minutes 5 Nov. 1993. E. Temple Jubilee Year Ideas for Primary Ideas for Relief Society, ideas for Youth Leaders. F. Jubilee schedule (Nov. 10 1994) for Dec. 1994 to Dec. 1995; host schedule. G. Some songs for temple jubilee, music and musical concerts form. H. Letters to Regional Representatives and stake presidents of I.F. Temple district. Suggested events to be planned; several pages. I. Copy letter from Wilford Woodruff to Pres. James E. Steele, 23 Aug. 1895.

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Jubilee Items (ten folders) 1. Letter to DVG from Gaile W. Clark, Provo, 17 July 1994, about Woodruff; contains copy of journal for June 1884 of W.W. She is Woodruff relative. 2. Three pieces: photo copies (xerox) site from air where temple would be built, and paste-up from temple

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book, pp. 8-10. 3. “Every Soul Is Living,” words and music by Marie Manwaring Anderson. Three copies, each with three pages and cover. And alternate words to song, “The Temple By the River,” by Marie Anderson, jubilee words (2 copies); with page 951, “Idaho Falls,” Improvement Era, Nov. 1963. 4. Notebook contents A (1) Disposal of precious possessions, list by Mom (1 page) B (2) Counsel from B. H. Roberts, by DVG (1 page) C. (3) Mom’s notes in shorthand, headed “Angie, Dee and Sharon” (2 pages), several blank pages. 5. A. Copies pages 129,131, “The Bannock Stake” (2 pages) B. “Jubilee” at I.F. Temple, May 3, 1994. Presidency, builders and descendants (3 copies of 1 page) C. Stake president list (1940-1945) (1 page) “Those Involved in the Planning, Design, Construction” and good photocopies of these or their descendants in a group. Printout of charts showing respondents who attended the dedication. D. Copy of Pres. Howard W. Hunter’s talk: “Let us be a temple-attending people. . . . “ ; “Mother” by DVG; copy of part of Grandma Brunt’s “Important Events, etc.” Xerox copy, picture of B. H. Roberts, autographed. E. Address for Lois Clark Young, “Barzilla’s daughter?”

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6. A. “Special events committee for the jubilee”; co-chair, DVG. “Receptions and reunions”, handwritten list of 12; temple jubilee letterhead paper. B. “Items of community interest” in I.F. 16th Ward bulletin, Sep. 17, 1995. “Mountain View Ward bulletin, Jan. 15, 1995.

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C. Card of 1995 temple jubilee for schedule, etc. D. 4 Xerox copies, air views of hospital before temple and one copy color photo of gardens (red, white and blue/purple).

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7. A. Three Xerox copies of three temple presidents, standing, and sitting with matrons, counselor, staff. B. Good photo of honored builders and descendants. C. I.F. temple, jubilee brochure D. “Special events and features of the I. F. Temple” (3 copies) E. “Mother in Heaven,” copied from Encyclopedia of Mormonism, page 961. F. Chamber of Commerce brochure showing temple on river. G. Copies of Jeremiah 31:31-33, Isaiah 2:2-3. Signatures of all Church Presidents to date (1995?) H. “Jubilee edition: The Temple by the River” by Marie M. Anderson; “The Temple of the Father,” “The Temple by the River,” copies of correspondence from Marie M. Anderson. I. Jubilee committee meeting agenda 12 dec. 1994; presiding: Elder Spencer J. Condie. J. “Book of Remembrance,” from Encyclopedia of Mormonism, page 217. K. Copies pages 17, 22, 32 of temple book.

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8. (Envelope) A. Correspondence from Marie Anderson, 1994. Songs: “Come to the Temple,” “Temple by the River,” Jubilee edition 12-20-94, to Sister Jennie Groberg. B. Correspondence from Emily Romish: obituary and funeral program for Jack Romish --1900-1995. C. Special Events committee agendas: 19 Oct. 1994, 25 Oct. 1995, 21 Sep. 1994; Jubilee committee 12 Dec. 1994; 18 Jan. 1995. Invitation to Jubilee (27 July 1995), 16 Sep. 1995. From the Seventy, 7 Nov. 1995 (Condie, Pace, Grow). Notes of DVG (1 page handwritten and page 22, temple book.

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10. (Folder)

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A. Dad’s notes: receptions and reunions B. Form letter to temple presidency family representative C. Temple jubilee planning (3 pages typed and printed) D. Copy “Austin Sees Old Dream Fulfilled,” (biog of Heber C. Austin, n.d., about Sep. 1945)

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Photos of Temple and personnel A. People, 1976 and later B. Photos for jubilee: 1. builders in about 1995: Arrington, Romish); 2. Temple at night, photo and negatives by Mike Pitcher. 3. Pres. Arave, Groberg, Harris, Jones, Romrell, and wives. 4. Tree-planting program, Oct. 6, 1994. 5. Temple presidency and with Pres. Spencer W. Kimball and Marion G. Romney, 25 Oct. 1975. 6. Photos by Quincy Jensen from temple scrapbook kept by Schwendiman. C. Temple workers book of remembrance Vol. III, Aug. 1992. Photos.

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Brochures: 24 Hour Commemoration of Visitation of Angel Moroni... and Dedication I. F. Temple, 21-22 Sep.1979; Temples of The Church...(1999)

13

Brochures: Pre-stressed Concrete Institute Journal; Mo-Sai

14

Large mounted scenic photos of temple

15

DVG handwritten notes of temple counsel

16

Church News, 29 Sep. 1945 A. I.F. Temple dedicatory prayer and account of dedication and talks B. Deseret News, 24 Sep. 1945. Idaho Temple dedicated by Pres. Smith C. Deseret News, Sep. 1, 1945 (Church News) I.F. makes ready for dedication of temple.

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Photo Wagon Box Prophecy, Aaronic Priesthood Monument

XVI

Delbert: writings about family, temple; community, Idaho Falls, Church, I. F. Stake; Idaho, U.S., Elizabeth Court.; BYU.

1 1999 Church current news clippings; 1979-1987 Fraudulent documents chronology; 1891 temple recommend changes

xvi

2

LDS church history, Idaho: Fort Lemhi dedication; Bannock Stake history (from Jensen); Mormon pioneers in Southern Idaho (by DVG); I.F. wagon box pioneer research (see also other folders); “Statement in answer to the question, “What has been the L..D.S. participation in the settling and development of the Bonneville County area? By D. V. Groberg, June 18, 1991; “A pioneers vision of the Future of Idaho Falls,” by DVG, March 1983.

xvi

3

DVG: Church and Idaho history, talks, etc.; for Idaho State Centennial celebration 1890-1990; Barzilla Clark incident; Salmon River Mission; Fort Lemhi; “Relief Society, the Gentle Giant: I. F. Stake Relief Society 1985; correspondence re. I. F. Temple and its dedication—Mark E. Petersen; , temple book; Heber C. Austin life story; Idaho Register, 1927;photo: monument Eagle Rock Crossing; Life story of William J. OBryant; “Lewis and Clark in Idaho; “ I.F. photos 1907 and photo of first I. F. ward bldg.;

xvi

4

Idaho and Idaho Falls history

xvi

5

Idaho Falls Stake history, 1995

xvi

6

Church leadership

xvi

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Delbert: writings about temple

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BYU brochures: Inauguration Pres. Rex E. Lee; K. Robert Neeley, memorial scholarship foundation; Provo Tabernacle rededication; alumni award

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recipients; Joseph Smith letter, Book of Mormon manuscript; A School in Zion; Diamond Jubilee of BYU 1875-1950, etc.

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9

Elizabeth Court floor plans

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Sketches by Elaine Lingren McChesney, Wagon Box prophecy; Third Ward priesthood leaders, D.V.G;. Bishop (excellent photo), items on bottom of box

11

Sketches by Elaine Lingren McChesney: I.F. first meeting house, stake center, temple 1994. (Rolled)

12

old album with photos I.F. (maroon)

xvii

Correspondence: extended family, friends, General Authorities, Farr West, Cove Fort; brunt-burnett, holbrook

xvii

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D.. V. G. personal family correspondence (missions, travels)

xvii

2

Brunt-Burnett family history; Elizabeth Susan Burnett Brunt family; 2A. Kenneth Burnett 2B. family record journal book by ESBB.

xvii

3

correspondence: Burnett, Brunt, New Zealand, DVG- Penfold , jesperson, etc.(1957-1961)

xvii

4

Jennie Holbrook, personal history; Heninger and other siblings. 4A/ Holbrook reunion, Aug. 1982, BYU( includes Song with words by Beth Stratton: “Consider Yourself…” Holbrook, Hinckley, Wilkins heritage stories; “Jennie-ration” letters from Jennie H. Groberg, her notes. Chronological history of George Henry Brimhall, by Mary Jane Fritzen). 4B. Lafayette Holbrook obituary; Ashton letters (Ira Noble Hinckley history) 4C. photo of Holbrook Sisters about 2000.

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Holbrook extended family correspondence, relatives of Jennie. 5A Cove Fort; Hinckley

xvii

6

Neeley and Groberg relatives (1 of 2 envelopes)

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Groberg, Neeley, relatives (#2 of 2 envelopes)

xvii

8

Groberg, John Enoch; photocopies of missionary journals Vol. 1 and 2 (3 sets); (Originals, at least of Vol. 2 in U of Utah McKay Library)

xvii

9

Letters to and from General Authorities and their kin; photos of Church leaders and others.

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10

Correspondence with Tom Tecumseh and wife, Leslie.

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Farr West classmates; papers, photos; friends and unidentified family.

XVIII

Reunions and other Special Occasions

1

D.V.Groberg reunion, “Building Our Kingdom At Home and Abroad,” 1984, Rexburg; 1984 Thanksgiving program Also 1984 Thanksgiving program at home of Joe and Jeanne. Negatives Songs by Jen, Beth, George Grobergs; mission songs; Portrait of Joseph Smith by D.J. Bawden (gift of Dad and Mom to each of their families for Christmas 1984)

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2

Delbert: speeches, writings

To be sorted

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3

DVG: personal history writings; summaries by DVG;

To be sorted

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Mom and Dad: 70th anniversary; cards and wedding notes; the Church News, June 11, 2000.

To be sorted

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5

BYU Presidential Citation, 1995 VHS of convocation, BYU 1995.

To be sorted

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6

Golden Wedding 1980, booklet compiled by Julia

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7

Family Center photos, 5 Delbert’s 1997; reunions etc. from 2nd shelf front room. Photo of Mom talking to children with Dad in basement, 827 Linden Pl.

To be sorted

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8

GHGO: letter 1998 about family history by MJF; family reunion skit 1963-- Swedish ancestry by Mary Jane Groberg and Maude Neeley 1998 reunion, Idaho Falls, Sep. 5; photos, children and family at Church near Woodruff and 12th St.

xviii

9

Church Sesquicentennial: Mom’s message to family, from Pres. S.W. Kimball, 1980.

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DVG and Jennie honored by Bonneville County Historical Society, Jan. 1992

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Writings by Family members, unbound

1. 1 1.

1 2

“Do It Yourself” Genealogy by Mary Jane Groberg Fritzen. March 4, 1977. Groberg, John H., Story of His Tonga Experience (in large gray loose-leaf binder. 2A. Poster for movie, “Other Side of Heaven”

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2. 2B. “Church News, 6 April 2002, “Other Side of Heaven” to be released nationally. 2C. John’s letters from Tonga, 1967 (in green binder) 2D. John’s letters from Tonga 1968 (in black binder)

3 New Era, Nov. 1996: Poem by Emily L. Groberg,”Seeing Things,” page 51. (cut out of page)

4 “Tributes to Sons, Poetry and Special Writingss by Jennie H. Groberg. (Prepared by Julia Blair. Cover of Dad and Mom with Ben and Carol, about 1979)

5 New Era, November 1981: “Perennial Radiance,” Jean Sabin Groberg.

6 New Era, July 1999: Cover story about Gene Hilton, “Riding the Right Trail”

7 “Dear Mom and Dad,” Tributes to parents from each of children of John and Jean, following “Family Proclamation” outline, c 1995-97.

8 Wood binder of poems by family members. Includes Dee, Joe, Jeanne, David, Margaret and Bruce, Marie, Gloria, Beth, Dad. . . .

9 “The Friend,” May 1999: “Friend to Friend,” from an interview with Elder John H. Groberg. . . .

10 “Our Quest for Zion,” to Dad and Mom from John and Jean family, 22 Oct. 2002. (black binder)

11 “We’ve all been eighteen years old,” photos of each of family of Bob and Julia Blair.

12 “To Grandma and Grandpa Groberg with Love from all the Blairs.” 1996

13 “Life History of Richard H. Groberg as of Christmas 2002”

14 “Five Moments of Truth in Becoming a Leader,” by Dr. D. H (Dee) Groberg

15 Souvenir Booklet of Holbrook Family Reunion held June 3, 1946, Fairmont Park, Salt Lake City, Utah; compiled by Family Members under supervision of Jennie. (textured gray booklet)

16 “Mom’s Typewriter,” including song by Beth, “Jennie’s Typewriter.”

17 “Economics of the Gospel Plan,” in gray folder. (Note: no author is named; Mary Jane took at class from Brother . . . Edwards at BYU with that title. Possibly this is her final paper?)

18 Empty book for Mom from John and Jean, mother’s Dad, 1975; contains humorous words by their children.

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19 “Homecoming Spectacular, 2002), BYU. Grand Marshals, Elder John and Sister Jean Groberg.

20 “I Love America”, America’s Freedom Festival at Provo 2002; page 34, Patriotic Service, speaker, Elder John H. Groberg.

20A “Friend,” Jan. 1988; “Friend to Friend”, page 6-7, Elder John H. Groberg.

20B “New Era,” March 1992; p. 4, “The Message: Right for the Climate,” by Elder John H. Groberg

20C “Why does Help Idaho Thrive oppose a state lottery? It’s a Bad Gamble.” (gray leaflet)

20D “New Era” January 1987: “What are you Doing Here,” by Elder John H. Groberg, page 32.

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Books and albums by Mom (softbound)

1

Happy Mothers Day, 1989. To all the Precious Mothers in the Delbert V. and Jennie H. Groberg Families (softbound dark blue book)

2 “To all the Mothers in the D. V. Groberg Family to wish you a Happy Mothers Day May 10 1998”

3 Lest We Forget. Vol. 1—1930 to the end of 1949. Home Copy (contains many book-marks)

4 “My Book: Home Living in the Light of the Gospel is written to bless those who apply its truths. But please remember President Gordon B. Hinckley is our prophet—the one we fully and gratefully accept and sustain today. Jennie H Groberg, Jan. 20, 1999. (256 pages, spiral bound, beige cover.

5 “Compilation of Special Historic Events Writing and Genealogy Records for Descendants of Jennie Holbrook and Delbert Valentine Groberg. Home Copy D. V. Groberg Family. (This seems to be Mom’s working copy, filled with inserts; spiral bound. 5A. (as 5; Includes cover photo of D. V. Groberg

6 Working copy of Bicentennial compilation by Mom and Dad, Christmas 1980. (Red cover)

7 Big D. V. Groberg Family book, Christmas 1989 (no hard cover.) “How blessed we are what we have been given and what is expect of us in the building of the Kingdom of God on earth and the establishment of Zion in preparation His Second Coming. First and

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Foremost in the Hearts and Homes of our own Special Kingdoms.

8 “A Brief account of the lives of Jennie Holbrook Groberg and Delbert V. Groberg in answer to requests by precious grandchildren.” (red folder, 1999)

9 “ A Life Story with Pictures Honoring Jeanne” (booklet in honor or the call of Joe and Jeanne to preside in Peru Lima South Mission, July 1981.

10 “Building the Kingdom at Home and Abroad. D. V. Groberg Family Reunion, July 20-22, 1984”: Family Histories of the Children of Jennie Holbrook & Delbert Valentine Groberg, a D. V. Groberg Family Book, Vol. III

XXII Books and Albums by Jennie H. Groberg

1 Holbrook Heritage, Recorded, Remembered, Renewed. A booklet assembled by Jennie H. and Delbert V. Groberg for the 1982 reunion on BYU campus of the families of Lafayette Hinckley Holbrook and Alsina Elizabeth Brimhall Holbrook. Focusing on Lafayette Holbrook and Emily Angelens Hinckley Holbrook. A supplement—go the book “Lafayette Hinckley Holbrook and Alsina Elizabeth Brimhall Holbrook Families”. Contents: Part I. Why and How we record our family histories; Part II. Samples of what is recorded about Lafayette and Emily A. Hinckley Holbrook (their parentage, their accomplishments, their homes, etc.); Part II Pictures and statistics recorded about our extended Holbrook families (descendant sand in-aws of Lafay and Jean)

2 Alsina Elizabeth Brimhall Holbrook, Holbrook Family Reunion at BYU Aug. 1985 (brief tribute program on legal sized paper with picture of Alsina “The Little Divine,”)

3 “Stories for our grandchildren about their Pioneering and Colonizing ancestors. July 24 and July 26 , 1977, in partial fulfillment of a promise to dear Angela.

4 “Lincoln’s Birthday”, . Family gathering honoring Lewis, Bonnie, Delbert V. birthdays at temple president’s home, Feb. 12, 1979.

5 “John Enoch and Maud Elizabeth Brunt Groberg”, home copy, not to be loaned. Idaho Falls, Feb. 14, 1978. (plastic cover)

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6 “Heavenly Messsengers and their Messages,” by D. V. Groberg. Last Lecture Series at Ricks College, Feb 17, 1977. With introduction by Jennie H. Groberg. “Jesus Lives and Loves Us All.”

7 Scrapbook with writings, 1999. (large light blue loose-leaf binder) Vol. I

8 Scrapbook with writings, 1999 Family Album, Vol. 2 (large dark blue loose-leaf binder)

XXIII Genealogy charts and family history chart collections?

1 Williams, Frederick C., Santa Barbara Saints Moved to Heritage Room

2 Cornwall, Lenore, Poems and Writings, Vol. 2 Moved to Heritage Room

3 Faldmo, Erma Brunt, “The Story of My Wife”, 1992 4 Hinckley, Bryant S., Autobiography. Arranged and

published by Joseph S. and Ruth Hinckley Willes Moved to Heritage Room

5 Hunter, Louine Berry, The Poncas & the Mormons 6 Hunter, Louine Berry, George Washington Brimhall

1814-1895 & Rachel Ann Mayer 1828-1917. Moved to Heritage Room

7 Hinckley, Parnell, “Events in the Life of Ira Nathaniel Hinckley 1828-1904, Pioneer, Churchman, Rancher.”

This tells of the Groberg part in the Church’s obtaining Cove Fort

8 Hunter, Louine Berry, Lafayette Holbrook 1850-1941 & Emily Angelena Hinckley 1856-1947. 8A. Photo from Louine B. Hunter of Provo home of Lafayette and Angelena Holbrook; Ora and Ruth Holbrook; Same house through the years; 4 Generations attended Raymond Holbrook’s graduation from Stanford School of Law. Photo. Visitors for Baby Fay’s Blessing (excerpt from letter by Raymond & Esther Holbrook, 1979, humorous story of Grandpa and the turkey fat)

Moved to Heritage Room

9 Hunter, Louine Berry. Chandler Holbrook 1807-1889 & Eunice Dunning 1810-1890

Moved to Heritage Room

10 Neeley, Kay, Maude Elizabeth Groberg Neeley April 30 1908-Dec. 17, 1977

11 Christensen, Carol Maxwell, Memories of Mary. Moved to Heritage Room

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Box XXIV

1A 1B

Family correspondence to DVG on mission Family correspondence to DVG on mission

(from Matt Powell)

2

2A .DVG mission important correspondence, 1925-1928 Mission business; some family letters, 2B. Letters to DVG 1930 (Insurance business & Jennie)

3

3A. Mission, selected correspondence, B.H. Roberts 3B.Mission Pres. Rolapp to DVG, Pres. W.V. South District, 1927. 3C. Mission office correspondence 1927 3D. Missionary groups (2 photos)

Not all sorted

4

Mission correspondence from mission president, office A from B. H. Roberts, 1927 B from Pres. Rolapp and others, 1925-1929, mostly W. Va., not family. Letters and cards to Delbert on mission

B. Misc. mission correspondence C. . mission correspondence—various D. Mission correspondence, various

Not all sorted

5

Printed items from mission (tracts, booklets, Y News, etc.)

D V. Groberg Mission materials Note: These materials (6-9) are incorporated in other mission files of Box XXIV.

6

A. Letters in box, sorted by location: Massachusetts, Brooklyn, N.Y., Charleston, Huntington, Verdunville, West Virginia B. black packet with notes, cards, unidentified photos

Not found

7

Mission and BYU publications, pamphlets, historical

Not found

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8 DVG personal history: Ogden, Mission, BYU. *Special mission letters for personal history of mission

Not found

9

Post mission letters: A. from Jennie and family B. from friends

Not found

10

Notes and speech, BYU

not found

LeRoy B. Groberg, notes and teaching materials. (See also family correspondence.)

not found

XXVIII

Other BYU notes, DVG

1 2 3 4 5 6

2 Journals from mission, 1926-27; includes Journals by DVG and Jennie after 1930s to 1950s. John E. Groberg estate papers in brown cardboard box Audio tape: DVG finances, 1982 Computer floppy disk: DVG Trust

4A. DVG-JHG Family Trust: minutes, records DVG will

4B Correspondence re. Family business, service (Neeley, Hubble)

GHB book given to Provo Library Family business and service correspondence Framed newspaper clippings: DV Groberg Co. 50 Years old 5B. DVG Co. 50 years old materials

DVG biog materials for their funeral, obituaries for DVG and Jennie HG obituaries which they wrote for themselves and for one another Notes for their funerals (for Dick and Joe) I.F. Temple jubilee folder James Moyle Oral History Program by Church Historical Dept.: transcript of DVG interview, 6 Nov

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1997 (by Jay G. Burrup and Matthew K. Heiss) (Note: for DVG Co. 50th anniversary, see Box . . .)