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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 8 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 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 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 study abroad, approximately 1951-2000

 Sub-Series — Carton 20: Series 3, Folder: 30-39
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 3 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Includes travel information and receipts, class materials, and participant lists for study abroad programs supervised by Donald Q. Cannon. Dated 1989-1995.

Dates: approximately 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 teaching and instructional materials, 1951-2000

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

Arranged in three series: 1. Donald Q. Cannon pedagogical materials, 1951-2000. 2. Donald Q. Cannon study abroad, 1989-1995. 3. Donald Q. Cannon collectino of theses and dissertations, 1955-1991.

Dates: 1951-2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6154, Donald Q. Cannon faculty and family papers

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