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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 1 Collection or Record:

Donald Q. Cannon research about Zelph, 1976-2007

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 2 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Includes research materials gathered by Cannon related to the legend of Zelph the Lamanite. Includes information on Joseph Smith and Book of Mormon geography, statements about the legend, and archaeological research related to the topic. Dated 1976-2007.

Dates: 1976-2007
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6154, Donald Q. Cannon faculty and family papers / Donald Q. Cannon research

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  • Subject: Lamanites (Book of Mormon figures) X

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