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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 13 Collections and/or Records:

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
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6154, Donald Q. Cannon faculty and family papers / Donald Q. Cannon teaching and instructional materials

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
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6154, Donald Q. Cannon faculty and family papers / Donald Q. Cannon publications

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
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6154, Donald Q. Cannon faculty and family papers / Donald Q. Cannon professional organizations and activities

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
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6154, Donald Q. Cannon faculty and family papers / Donald Q. Cannon professional organizations and activities

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
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6154, Donald Q. Cannon faculty and family papers / Donald Q. Cannon professional organizations and activities

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
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6154, Donald Q. Cannon faculty and family papers / Donald Q. Cannon teaching and instructional materials

Donald Q. Cannon photographs, date of production not identified

 Series — Box 24: Series 5; Series 6, Folder: 37
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains two unidentified photographs in paper frames. One picture is of unidentified house and field, and one picture is of buildings and piers in Maine. Date of production not identified.

Dates: date of production not identified
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6154, Donald Q. Cannon faculty and family papers

Donald Q. Cannon professional organizations and activities, 1983-2006

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

Arranged in three series: 1. Mormon History Association, 1983-2006. 2. World Religions Seminar, 1992-1999. 3. Provo City Landmarks Commission Tour, 1999.

Dates: 1983-2006
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6154, Donald Q. Cannon faculty and family papers

Donald Q. Cannon publications, 1938-2001

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains research from the publication of two books: Sacred Places: A Comprehensive Guide to LDS Historical Sites and the Encyclopedia of Latter-day Saint History. Also contains a typed manuscript of the book Latter-day Prophets and the Constitution. Donald Q. Cannon co-authored Sacred Places, co-edited the Encyclopedia, and edited Latter-day Prophets. Dated 1938-2001.

Dates: 1938-2001
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6154, Donald Q. Cannon faculty and family papers

Donald Q. Cannon research for Sacred Places, 1966-2000

 Sub-Series — Carton 23: Series 4; Series 5, Folder: 9-28
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 5 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents Contains drafts, manuscript fragments, research notes, and correspondence regarding the publication of Sacred Places: A Comprehensive Guide to LDS Historical Sites. Sacred Places is a six book series that provides information on early Latter-day Saint historic sites. Each volume is a guide book and a compilation of history about the place, the events that happened there, and the people who were involved. The six volumes are New England and Eastern Canada; New York and Pennsylvania; Ohio and...
Dates: 1966-2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6154, Donald Q. Cannon faculty and family papers / Donald Q. Cannon publications

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