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 28 Collections and/or Records:
Donald Q. Cannon papers on Mormon History Association, 1983-2006
Includes correspondence, meeting notes, programs and other materials from Donald Q. Cannon's participation in the Mormon History Association. Dated 1983-2006.
Donald Q. Cannon papers on Provo City Landmarks Commission Tour, 1999
Includes correspondence and promotional material for the Provo City Landmarks Commission Tour sent to Donald Q. Cannon. Dated 1999.
Donald Q. Cannon papers on World Religions Seminar, 1992-1999
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.
Donald Q. Cannon pedagogical materials, 1951-2000
Includes handouts and lecture notes used in class by Donald Q. Cannon. Dated 1951-2000.
Donald Q. Cannon photographs, date of production not identified
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.
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 publications, 1938-2001
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.
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.
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