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A radio broadcast transcript from the 1970s by J. Arbon Christensen on the KVNU radio station in Logan telling the tale of Rosa Thurston (1 of 2)
An article titled "Jensen Historical Farm Plans Steam-Powered Threshing July 29-Aug 8" from the Deseret News on July 24, 1988 about a living historical farm planning a steam threshing event with some of L.K. Wood's steam threshing machines.
Newspaper article of an interview with T. K. Sorenson and his memories of Mendon and its May Day.
"Mendon May Day Traditions," written by T.K. Sorensen, is about the traditions in Mendon, Utah's May Day celebrations. It includes the crowner's speech when crowning the May Queen, May Day songs, and a brief history of how May Day came to be in…
L.K. Wood's obituary, titled "Noted Thresher Pioneer, 79, Dies," published in the Herald Journal in 1967.
An article titled "Speed Mania Sends Horses to Hack Line or Pasture" in the Salt Lake Herald Republican on July 18, 1909. The article is about horse races in Utah.
An article titled "The Races" in the Utah Journal on September 2, 1882. The article is about horse racing in Mendon, Utah.
An article titled "Threshing Bee to live on at USU" from the Salt Lake Tribune on November 9, 1967. The articdle is about steam threshing machines made by L.K. Wood that were on display at the USU Museum.
A transcript of a speech titled "Weaving Memories" given by Janet Larsen at the 1990 May Day celebration.
A postcard with a picture of Joseph H. Watkins and two girls in an oxen-pulled wagon. The girls are his daughter, Flora Watkins, and Lilian Jensen. The image was taken on Pioneer Day, July 24, 1924.
A map of Mendon, Utah including Petersboro, and Cobblestone. The map includes houses, businesses, fire hydrants, highway mile markers and church ward boundaries.
A 1972 radio broadcast transcript by J. Arbon Christensen on the KVNU radio station in Logan telling about early pioneer medicines
A radio broadcast transcript from the 1970s by J. Arbon Christensen on the KVNU radio station in Logan telling the tale of Rosa Thurston. Circa 1970's. (2 of 2)
Interview with Dennis Joventti conducted by Richard F. Ludt on October 10, 1971 about the witches circle located in Mendon, Utah.
Interview with Steve Smith conducted by Ande Clark on November 11, 1970 about the Witches Tree in Mendon, Utah and how it was created.
An image of various May Day dresses on display that are made out of plastic, paper, and fabric. These dresses have been used over the years in Mendon, Utah for the May Day celebration.
Threshing machine from a private collection of antique machines in Mendon, Utah. Marian Fife Baldwin is standing next to the machine.
An article titled "Fine Races" in the Logan Leader on July 22, 1881. The article is about horse races in Mendon, Utah.
An audio recording of the Mendon Jazz Band playing Jingle Bells. Excerpt from full recording.
An audio recording of the Mendon Jazz Band playing Red Roses for a Blue Lady. Excerpt from full recording.
Photograph of a butterfly on a Salidago Accidentalis, more commonly known as a goldenrod flower.
A photograph of a cross country race in Mendon, Utah on July 24, 1974, Pioneer Day.
Excerpt of Daniel Richards’ interview discussing Jim Hill, the man accused of killing a Native American man, in the story "Pocatello's Revenge."
Interview with Diane and Ed Buist on March 14, 2019. They talk about Mendon, Utah and what it means to them. Excerpt from full audio interview.
An audio recording of Edda Walker as she talks about moving to Mendon, Utah and teaching at the old school house in 1919. Excerpt from full interview.
An audio recording of Edda Walker as she tells the story of Rosa Thurston, also known as "A Stolen Child." Excerpt from full interview.
An excerpt from the book "History of Cache County", pages 116-117, compiled by elementery school students in Cache Valley. The excerpt "Pioneer Medicines" talks about pioneer medicines, food, and bear hunts.
A personal narrative about supernatural interactions in Mendon, Utah. Item 19 focuses on a legend trip (where individuals visit an area because of stories or legends heard about it) to an abandoned house in Mendon.
A collection of personal narratives for those that have supernatural interactions in Mendon, Utah. Item 18 focuses on an encounter in a house in Mendon.
A collection of personal narratives for those that have supernatural interactions in Mendon, Utah. This excerpt is specifically from item 16, which focuses on the witch tree located in the Wellsville Mountains above Mendon.
An excerpt (pages 151-158) from "Pioneer Stories" titled "The Stolen Child" about Rosa Thurston. The author of the story "The Stolen Child" is unknown but is thought to be Orson F. Whitney. In the story, the author speculates how the Rosa Thurston…
“Chief Pocatello’s Revenge,” gives a settler’s perspective of the interactions between Chief Pocatello and Mendon settlers, including comments about Chief Pocatello perceived connection to Rosa Thurston’s disappearance. The excerpt is from _History…
Farm Machine class, March 1944. Pictured is: (left to right) [unnamed], Claud Sorensen, Jess Walker, L.K. Wood, [unnamed], [unnamed], and [unnamed].
Farm equipment and boy on a horse in the Forster Yard, Mendon, Utah, between 1890 and 1920
Fred Taylor talks about when he was a young man in Mendon, Utah and dating girls in different towns. He also talks about the Mendon Jazz Band. Recorded October 9, 2001. Excerpt from full interview.
Interview with Fred Taylor on October 9, 2001. He talks about horses used in farming in Mendon, Utah. Excerpt from full interview.
Interview with Fred Taylor on October 9, 2001. He talks about the last working team in Mendon, Utah. Excerpt from full interview.
Interview with Fred Taylor on October 9, 2001. He talks about the theater in Mendon, Utah. Excerpt from full interview.
George W. Thurston wrote a letter to the editor about his missing daughter Rosa Thurston. This letter was printed in the Deseret News on April 12, 1868.
Clella Ladle, Earl Buist, Hazel Sorensen Buist, Mayble Jensen, Veida Sorensen, and Joseph C. Sorensen standing outside in Mendon, Utah.
Interview with Hazel Sorensen where she talks about her famous peanut brittle. Excerpt from full audio interview.
Interview with Hazel Sorensen talks about May Day and Christmas as the best days of the year. Excerpt from full audio interview.
Historical Record of Mendon, 1857-1919 by Isaac Sorensen. In this handwritten account, Sorensen chronicles events in Mendon, Utah, many of which he witnessed firsthand. Isaac Sorensen was born on February 24, 1840, in Sjaelland, Denmark. He became a…
Interview with Horace Baker. During the interview he says "if you get beat by a horse it's your own fault" when asked about trading horses in Mendon, Utah. Excerpt from full audio interview.
Horace Baker talk about trading puffed wheat for horses in Mendon, Utah. Excerpt from full audio interview.
A photograph of Joseph B. Richards and two horses near a barn.