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Salt Lake Temple

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1893-

Administrative History

The Salt Lake Temple (est. 1893) is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Citation:
The Salt Lake Temple, 1983: t.p. (Salt Lake Temple) p. 50, etc. (cornerstones laid 4/6/1853; dedicated 4/6/1893)

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Cordon family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 413
Scope and Contents

Typewritten biographical sketches, genealogical material, journal extracts and copies of various family-related materials describing a Mormon convert who immigrated to Utah and took up polygamy.

Dates: 1841-1961

L.D.S. temple record

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230324839]
Identifier: MSS SC 2549
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and printed lists of names and dates when temple work was done for them. The item records when persons were given Mormon rights by proxy in the Salt Lake Temple in Salt Lake City, Utah. The records were apparently kept by Matilda Wilcox, Johanna Larsson, and Arthur O. Neilson.

Dates: 1894-1930

John Heber Lloyd notes

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230319458]
Identifier: MSS SC 2133
Scope and Contents

Handwritten notes recorded in a bound volume. Also included is a photocopy of that item. The notes relate largely to family matters and include birth records and patriarchal blessings. Also included are notes relating to wood work on the interior of the Salt Lake Temple of the Mormon Church.

Dates: 1900

My life story

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230320498]
Identifier: MSS SC 2215
Scope and Contents

Typewritten autobiography of Agnes Boyer. The information was given to Don E. Norton of Brigham Young University in 1982 and 1983. Mr. Norton is transcribed the interviews. Boyer was active in Mormon Church affairs and served for many years as a temple worker in the Salt Lake Temple. Also included are reproductions of photographs of family members.

Dates: 1982-1983

Olson & Hafen lantern slides

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197239266817]
Identifier: MSS 8413
Scope and Contents

Materials include twelve lantern slides from Olson & Hafen Kodak Studio. These slides include photographs of an early expedition up Mount Timpanogos, as well as one photograph each of the Salt Lake Temple, the Manti Temple, the Brigham Young Academy building, and a group of soldiers. Materials dated approximately 1890-1920.

Dates: approximately 1890-1920

Temple record

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230324847]
Identifier: MSS SC 2550
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and printed lists of names and dates when temple work was done for them. The item records when persons were given Mormon rights by proxy in the Salt Lake Temple in Salt Lake City, Utah. The records were apparently kept by Jorgen Rasmussen and Valborg R. Anderson.

Dates: 1893-1951