School of the Prophets
Biography
The School of the Prophets, sometimes referred to as the School of the Elders, was organized by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during various periods from 1833 to 1884. The purpose of the school was to instruct members in theology, secular topics, and social and political issues related to the church's mission.
Citation:
Mormon historical studies, spring 2008:p. 9, etc. (School of the Prophets)Encycl. of Mormonism(Schools of the Prophets; school organized by Mormon Church leaders during various periods from 1833 to 1884 to instruct members in theology, secular subjects, and political and social issues related to the church's mission; sometimes called School of the Elders)
Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:
Book of revelations
Includes eight revelations relating to individuals and Mormon doctrine, written in the hand of Annie Taylor Hyde.
John L. Smith journals, 1846-1895
Includes journals and photocopies of journals created by John L. Smith, from 1846 to 1895. Journals discuss early history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, personal history, and the missionary service of John L. Smith in Switzerland, Italy, and England. Also includes letters and photocopies of letters.
John L. Smith personal and family papers, 1792-1950
Contains priesthood blessing transcripts, legal documents, articles, letters, and other Smith family papers, dated 1792 to 1950.
Newton Tuttle (1825-1905) diaries, 1843-1922
Roger Orton, Jr. and Clarissa Mary Bicknell letters to Calvin Field Bicknell
Handwritten and signed letters by Roger and Clarissa Orton from Kirtland, Ohio. They are addressed to Clarissa's father, Calvin Bicknell. The letters are a family update and an update on the state of affairs in Kirtland, Ohio. Specifically mentioned are the work on the Kirtland Temple and the School of the Prophets organized by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Materials are dated January-February 1834.
Alonzo Hazelton Raleigh diary "B"
Holograph diary which tells of his duties as a member of city council, justice of the peace and inspector of buildings in Salt Lake City, Utah and his various social religious and business dealings.
School of the prophets
Handwritten meeting minutes of the School of the Prophets in Provo, Utah. The intention of the school was to educate members of the Mormon Church in doctrines of the faith. The topics discussed related to Mormon and to Provo topics. An emphasis was placed on getting workers to go to St. George, Utah to help construct the Mormon temple there.
John L. Smith papers
Tuttle family account books and papers, 1845-1893
Tuttle family correspondence and printed material, 1810-1950
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