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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 24 Collections and/or Records:

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

Donald Q. Cannon primary source materials, 1978-1992

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 2 Sub-Series 9
Scope and Contents

Includes photocopies of newspapers from 19th century Nauvoo, typescripts of The Far West Record, and photocopies of several diaries. Dated 1978-1992.

Dates: 1978-1992

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

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

Donald Q. Cannon research, 1950-2007

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 2
Scope and Contents Contains research materials acquired by Donald Q. Cannon on various topics related to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Research topics include the city of Nauvoo, the legend of Zelph the Lamanite, the history of the Church in Germany, the Nauvoo pineries, and other general Church topics. Also 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, and photocopies...
Dates: 1950-2007

Donald Q. Cannon research about pineries, 1981

 Sub-Series — Carton 17: Series 2, Folder: 15-20
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 2 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1981

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

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

Donald Q. Cannon research for the Encyclopedia of Latter-day Saint History, 1938-2001

 Sub-Series — Box 24: Series 5; Series 6, Folder: 1-35
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 5 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents Contains drafts, research notes, and correspondence regarding the publication of the Encyclopedia of Latter-day Saint History. The Encyclopedia of Latter-day Saint History is a one-volume reference work that provides articles on a variety of Church history topics. The Encyclopedia contains more than one thousand and four hundred entries. More than three hundred and fifty historians contributed to the work, which was edited by Donald Q. Cannon, Arnold K. Garr, Richard O. Cowan, and Richard...
Dates: 1938-2001

Donald Q. Cannon research for Voices from the Past, 1980

 Sub-Series — Carton 18: Series 2, Folder: 1-5
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 2 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1980

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