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 20 Collections and/or Records:
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 professional organizations and activities, 1983-2006
Arranged in three series: 1. Mormon History Association, 1983-2006. 2. World Religions Seminar, 1992-1999. 3. Provo City Landmarks Commission Tour, 1999.
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 Germany, 1998-2004
Includes research materials that relate to the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Germany that were collected by Donald Q. Cannon. Donald Q. Cannon served as a missionary to the North German Mission from 1957 to 1959. Dated 1998-2004.
Donald Q. Cannon research on Nauvoo, 1962-1993
Donald Q. Cannon study abroad, approximately 1951-2000
Includes travel information and receipts, class materials, and participant lists for study abroad programs supervised by Donald Q. Cannon. Dated 1989-1995.
Donald Q. Cannon teaching and instructional materials, 1951-2000
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.
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