Cannon, Donald Q., 1936-
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1936-
Biographical History
Citation
Donald Q. Cannon faculty and family papers, 1888-2006 (b. 24 Dec. 1936; parents, Quayle Jr. & Fay Allred Cannon; mission, North German, 1957-1959, LDS Church; wife, JoAnn McGinnis; 6 children; BYU faculty, Church History and Doctrine; retired, BYU, 2007)Found in 28 Collections and/or Records:
Donald Q. Cannon and Reid L. Neilson collection of student papers on international church history
Collection
Identifier: MSS 6197
Scope and Contents
Contains student essays from the International History of the Church course at Brigham Young University. Essays recall the development of Christianity and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the various countries of the world. Materials dated 2000 to 2013.
Dates:
2000-2013
Donald Q. Cannon faculty and family papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 6154
Scope and Contents
Contains the missionary journals of Donald Q. Cannon, Quayle Cannon, Jr., Quayle Cannon, and the journals of others. It also includes research notes, newspaper clippings, articles and other materials on general and specific research topics, handouts and lecture notes, memorabilia from study abroad programs, and manuscripts and bound copies of dissertations. Materials are dated 1888-2006.
Dates:
1888-2006
Donald Q. Cannon research materials
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSS 2005
Scope and Contents
Photocopies of handwritten and typed letters, histories, interviews, diaries, pamphlets, and newspapers. The materials relate to a large range of topics in the early history of the Mormon Church; Joseph Smith, second president of the Mormon Church; and his family. Interviewees include Smith family members and those who knew them. The items were copied by Donald Q. Cannon as part of the continuing Mormon Church History Sources Project.
Dates:
1840-1981
Donald Q. Cannon research materials
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1800
Scope and Contents
Photocopies and microfilmed copies of letters, pamphlets, newspaper artilces, sections of books, maps, biographies, histories, and miscellaneous items. The materials relate to a large range of topics in the early history of the Mormon Church, to its early leaders and presidents, and to the genealogies of early prominent members of that faith. The materials were acquired in various research institutions in Massachusetts.
Dates:
1766-1977
Donald Q. Cannon collection of theses and dissertations, 1955-1991
Sub-Series — Carton: 21
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 3 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents
Includes manuscripts and bound copies of dissertations given to Donald Q. Cannon for advice and editing. Dated 1955-1991.
Dates:
1955-1991
Donald Q. Cannon dissertation, approximately 1967
Sub-Series — Carton: 18, Folder: 6
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 2 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents
Includes a manuscript of a dissertation written by Donald Q. Cannon. Dated approximately 1967.
Dates:
approximately 1967
Donald Q. Cannon general research, 1950-2006
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 2 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Contains newspaper clippings, articles, notes, and other materials acquired by Donald Q. Cannon on various topics related to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that he collected throughout his career as a history and religion professor. Dated 1950-2006.
Dates:
1950-2006
Donald Q. Cannon manuscript for Latter-day Prophets and the Constitution, 1989 March
Sub-Series — Box: 24, Folder: 36
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 5 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents
Contains one typed manuscript of the book Latter-day Prophets and the Constitution, which was edited by Donald Q. Cannon. The book is the seventh volume in the Religious Studies Center Specialized Monograph Series. It contains statements made by each of the prophets of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints up to 1991, when it was published. Dated March 1989.
Dates:
1989 March
Donald Q. Cannon miscellaneous manuscripts, 1982
Sub-Series — Carton: 18, Folder: 7-8
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 2 Sub-Series 8
Scope and Contents
Includes a manuscript by Susan E. Woods and a manuscript by an unknown author called Mormonism and Materialism. Dated 1982.
Dates:
1982
Donald Q. Cannon mission journals, 1957-1959
Sub-Series — Carton: 1, Folder: 1-4
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 1 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Contains three mission journals, written by Donald Q. Cannon while on a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the North German Mission. Also contains a transcript of the journals. Dated 1957-1959.
Dates:
1957-1959