Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Historical Department
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Davis Bitton papers
Contains items primarily created by or about Davis Bitton while a professor of history at the University of Utah and while Assistant Church Historian. Research notes from his many projects are included in the collection, as well as correspondence between him and his family members and other colleagues. Much of his life's work as church historian is included in this collection. Materials date from between 1834 and 2007.
Historical Department collection of photographs of Brigham Young University
Lauritz G. Petersen papers
Contains Petersen's personal Gospel Topics files (including two missionary books written by Rose Marie Reid), lecture notes from church and school, family history, correspondence, writings, photographs, and journals. Includes information on the doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as well as Petersen's work at the Church Historical Department. Materials are dated 1935-1999.