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Cannon, Donald Q., 1936-

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1936-

Biographical History

Donald Q. Cannon (1936- ) was a religion professor at Brigham Young University.

Donald Q. Cannon was born on December 24, 1936, to Quayle Jr. and Fay Allred Cannon. Cannon served as a North Germany full-time missionary from 1957-1959 for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is married to JoAnn McGinnis and they have six children. Cannon became a part of the Church History and Doctrine Faculty at Brigham Young University in 1973 and retired from Brigham Young University in 2007.

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 17 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 — Multiple Containers
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 — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1800
Scope and Contents

Photocopies and microfilmed copies of letters, pamphlets, newspaper articles, 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 research materials

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197230223528]
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 collection of theses and dissertations, 1955-1991

 Sub-Series — Carton 21: Series 3
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 manuscript for Latter-day Prophets and the Constitution, 1989 March

 Sub-Series — Box 24: Series 5; Series 6, 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 papers on Mormon History Association, 1983-2006

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 4 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Includes correspondence, meeting notes, programs and other materials from Donald Q. Cannon's participation in the Mormon History Association. Dated 1983-2006.

Dates: 1983-2006

Donald Q. Cannon papers on Provo City Landmarks Commission Tour, 1999

 Sub-Series — Carton 23: Series 4; Series 5, Folder: 8
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 4 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Includes correspondence and promotional material for the Provo City Landmarks Commission Tour sent to Donald Q. Cannon. Dated 1999.

Dates: 1999

Donald Q. Cannon papers on World Religions Seminar, 1992-1999

 Sub-Series — Carton 23: Series 4; Series 5, Folder: 2-7
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 4 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Includes notes, itineraries, tickets, invoices and other materials from Donald Q. Cannon's participation in the World Religions Seminar in east Asia. Dated 1992-1999.

Dates: 1992-1999

Donald Q. Cannon pedagogical materials, 1951-2000

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 3 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Includes handouts and lecture notes used in class by Donald Q. Cannon. Dated 1951-2000.

Dates: 1951-2000

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