Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Organization
Dates
- Existence: 1830-
Biography
The Church of Jesus Christ of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (established 1830) is a restorationist Christian church with a world-wide membership. Originally established in Upstate New York by Joseph Smith, Jr., the church is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. In the past, it was commonly abbreviated as the LDS Church or the Mormon Church.
During the 1820s, the church's founder, Joseph Smith, experienced visions and was led to the golden plates from which the Book of Mormon was translated. The Church was officially founded by Joseph Smith on April 6, 1830, in Palmyra, New York. The members of the religion faced a series of persecutions, and eventually fled to Utah for refuge beginning in 1847. The Church continued to grow and expand beyond Utah, and with membership later numbering over 16 million. It is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Presidents of the Church have included Joseph Smith Jr. (1832-1844), Brigham Young (1847-1877), John Taylor (1880-1887), Wilford Woodruff (1889-1898), Lorenzo Snow (1898-1901), Joseph F. Smith (1901-1918), Heber J. Grant (1918-1945), George Albert Smith (1945-1951), David O. McKay (1951-1970), Joseph Fielding Smith (1970-1972), Harold B. Lee (1972-1973), Spencer W. Kimball (1973-1985), Ezra Taft Benson (1985-1994), Howard W. Hunter (1994-1995), Gordon B. Hinckley (1995-2008), Thomas S. Monson (2008-2018), and Russell M. Nelson (2018- ).
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Mārman̲ puttakam, 2009: t.p. (Iyēcu Kiristuvin̲ Tiruccapai; The Church of Jesus Christ)
Die Boek van Mormon, 1972: title page (Kerk van Jesus Christus van die Heiliges van die Laaste Dae)
Mormon nwoma no mu bi, 1988: title page (Jesus Christ N'ascr a Cwc Hc Ma Ekyrmba Ahotseweelfo)
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Mormoni Girkʻě, 2000: title page(Hisus Kʻristosi Verjin Ōreri Srberi Ekeghetsʻu koghmitsʻ)
Mormonan kellkatapa, 1985: title page (Jesucriston Khep Khepürunacanquiri Kollananac Tamapan mistuyata)
Ri molaj tanaj richin ri Vuj richin ri Mormon, 1978: title page (Ri Ruk'ataj ri Jesucristo quichin ri Chojlaxela' chupan ri ruq'uisibel tak K'ij)
El libre de Mormó, 1981: title page (Església de Jesucrist dels Sants dels Darrers Dies)
Mormonova Knjiga, 1983: title page (Crkva Isusa Krista Svetaca Posljednjih Dana)
Mormón Kaiya Purba, 1981: title page (Esucristo ittoed nega esordamar napi puguad onosa)
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末日聖徒イエス・キリスト教会, via www, 20 October 2011
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Encyclopedia of Mormonism, via WWW, Oct. 15, 2014 (History of the Church; founded April 6, 1830; LDS Church; Mormon Church; founder Joseph Smith; saw visions and found gold plates in the 1820s; persecution; fled to Utah in 1847; headquartered in Salt Lake)
Newsroom of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, via WWW, Oct. 15, 2014 (Statistical Report: April 2014 General Conference; membership over 15,000,000; prophet Thomas S. Monson)
Wikipedia, via WWW, Dec. 3, 2020 (over 16 million members; presidents: Joseph Smith Jr. (1832-1844), Brigham Young (1847-1877), John Taylor (1880-1887), Wilford Woodruff (1889-1898), Lorenzo Snow (1898-1901), Joseph F. Smith (1901-1918), Heber J. Grant (1918-1945), George Albert Smith (1945-1951), David O. McKay (1951-1970), Joseph Fielding Smith (1970-1972), Harold B. Lee (1972-1973), Spencer W. Kimball (1973-1985), Ezra Taft Benson (1985-1994), Howard W. Hunter (1994-1995), Gordon B. Hinckley (1995-2008), Thomas S. Monson (2008-2018), and Russell M. Nelson (2018- ))
Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:
Richard B. Anderson papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8430
Content Description
Collection contains correspondence between Anderson and his parents as well as other family members. Other letters included are from various family members to other family members and document their lives at the time including school, work, family life, and missions. Also included are newspaper clippings and articles particularly related to Richard's parents (H. Duane and Leola Seely Anderson) and their service as mission president and matron in the French Mission, and a diary kept by his...
Dates:
1918-1991
Mary Ellen Owens Bradshaw papers
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 5899
Abstract
The Mary Ellen Owens Bradshaw papers contain various papers regarding the family history and day to day life of Mary Ellen Edmunds Bradshaw.
Dates:
1888-1957
Larry W. Doman collection on Rulon Wallace Doman
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7804
Scope and Contents
Contains newspaper clippings, letters, journals, and scouting papers of Rulon W. Doman. Most of the materials document his mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Mexico or his service with the Boy Scouts of America. Dated 1922-1990.
Dates:
1922-1990
Helen Free VanderBeek pamphlets, approximately 1935-1980
Series — Carton 8: Series 2; Series 3; Series 4 [Barcode: 31197232478823], Folder: 5-8
Identifier: MSS 6224 Series 3
Scope and Contents
Contains various pamphlets from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints regarding topics of importance, such as the plan of salvation, temple worship, Joseph Smith, and the Book of Mormon. Also includes one pamphlet distributed by the Provo Police on how to keep your house safe from burglars, three Priesthood genealogy handbooks, and an Era magazine. Also contains one book entitled "The Materials of the Artist and their Use in Painting with Notes on the Techniques of the Old Masters"...
Dates:
approximately 1935-1980
Helen Free VanderBeek publications, approximately 1979-2001
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6224 Series 4
Scope and Contents
Contains newspapers from Eastern Idaho that VanderBeek wrote articles for, including the Latter-day Trumpet and the Idaho Farm news for most of the year of 1980. All copies of the paper in this collection contain an article written by LaRae Kerr. Cassette tapes of various holidays, talks, radio programs done by VanderBeek, memorial services, and others. Documents gathered by VanderBeek. Dated approximately 1979-2001.
Dates:
approximately 1979-2001
Kane family collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 3190
Abstract
The Thomas L. and Elizabeth W. Kane family collection, 1835-1931, contains a series of materials relating primarily to Thomas, Elizabeth, and three of their four children: Harriet Amelia Kane, Elisha Kent Kane, and Evan O'Neill Kane. Among these is an American Civil War pocketbook kept by Thomas L. Kane; an original patriarchal blessing given to Thomas at Council Bluffs by Mormon patriarch John Smith and recorded by Wilford Woodruff; a letter sent from Brigham Young to Thomas when the latter...
Dates:
approximately 1835-1931
B. F. Larsen family papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 4155
Abstract
The correspondence, books, news clippings and history of B.F. Larsen's family, 1892-1939.
Dates:
1892-1939
Theron H. Luke papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2393
Abstract
Contains a collection of Luke's manuscripts, newspaper articles, and university course lectures. Includes photographs of and correspondence with family and business associates. Also includes newspaper clippings and correspondence relating to historical events throughout Luke's life. Contains photocopies of Luke's newspaper column, "As It Looks To Luke," printed in The Daily Herald and Deseret News (1980-1986 inclusive). Also includes original newspaper clippings of his article "Off the Beat"...
Dates:
approximately 1887-1990
Thomas Edgar Lyon, Sr. collection
Collection — Folder 14: [Barcode: 31197232566841]
Identifier: MSS 2341
Abstract
The collection contains: 1. about 320 letters of T. Edgar Lyon to his younger sister, Janette, and her family. 2. a copy of the oral history of T. Edgar Lyon, interviewed by Davis Bitton for the LDS Church Historical Department. 3. T. Edgar Lyon's 1962 dissertation and other publications. 4. additional items relating to Laura Hermana Forsberg and family. 5. microfilm copies of the papers of T. Edgar Lyon (50 reels) from the LDS Church Historical Department. 6. several books read and marked...
Dates:
1802-1991
Rachel N. Nutter papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7946
Scope and Contents
Contains Nutter's personal papers, including letters from friends and family, journals, and typed transcripts of a few journals, documenting health concerns and day-to-day life events; photographs of family, friends, and trips; videocassette recordings of television programs; family history materials; travel pamphlets and brochures; and newspaper clippings about topics such as China; September 11, 2001; President Gordon B. Hinckley and other issues regarding Mormonism; and other historic...
Dates:
1930-2011