Cannon, Donald Q., 1936-
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 9 Collections and/or Records:
Donald Q. Cannon dissertation, approximately 1967
Includes a manuscript of a dissertation written by Donald Q. Cannon. Dated approximately 1967.
Donald Q. Cannon general research, 1950-2006
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.
Donald Q. Cannon miscellaneous manuscripts, 1982
Includes a manuscript by Susan E. Woods and a manuscript by an unknown author called Mormonism and Materialism. Dated 1982.
Donald Q. Cannon primary source materials, 1978-1992
Includes photocopies of newspapers from 19th century Nauvoo, typescripts of The Far West Record, and photocopies of several diaries. Dated 1978-1992.
Donald Q. Cannon research, 1950-2007
Donald Q. Cannon research about pineries, 1981
Includes research materials gathered by Donald Q. Cannon that relate to the pineries in Wisconsin which supplied Nauvoo with lumber. Sawmills in Wisconsin cut the lumber, which was then floated down the Mississippi River in rafts until it reached Nauvoo. Materials are dated 1981.
Donald Q. Cannon research about Zelph, 1976-2007
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.
Donald Q. Cannon research for Voices from the Past, 1980
Includes photocopies of autobiographies and personal histories of Mormon pioneers collected by Donald Q. Cannon as part of his publication project Voices from the Past: Diaries, Journals, and Autobiographies. The project was part of the Campus Education Week Program and was edited by Donald Q. Cannon and Leonard J. Arrington. Dated 1980.
Donald Q. Cannon research on Nauvoo, 1962-1993
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