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Smith, Joseph F. (Joseph Fielding), 1838-1918

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1838 - 1918

Biography

Joseph F. Smith (1838-1918) was the sixth president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving between 1901 and 1918.

Joseph Fielding Smith was born November 13, 1838, to Hyrum and Mary Fielding Smith. He migrated to Utah with his mother after his father was martyred. In 1865, he served in the territorial legislature. Joseph served as the 6th president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1901 to 1918. He died November 19, 1918 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Citation:
His From prophet to son, 1981: t.p. (Joseph F. Smith)

LDS.org, via WWW, Feb. 13, 2006 (Joseph F. Smith; b. November 13, 1838, in Far West Missouri; d. Nov. 19, 1918, in Salt Lake City; served as 6th President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1901 to 1918)

UPB files, Feb. 13, 2006 (hdg.: Smith, Joseph Fielding, 1838-1918; usage: Joseph F. Smith)

LDS.org Church History (Joseph F. Smith; b. 13 Nov 1838 to Hyrum and Mary Fielding Smith; migrated to Utah; served in territorial legislature; served as President of LDS Church; d. 19 Nov 1918)

Found in 95 Collections and/or Records:

John Smith letters sent, 1854-1911

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 2 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Letters written by John Smith and sent to family members and other acquaintances, including his wife, Hellen, sons Alvin and Hyrum F., cousin Joseph Smith III, and step-brother Joseph F. Smith. Dated 1954-1911.

Dates: 1854-1911
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 803, John Smith papers / John Smith correspondence

John Smith letters to Joseph F. Smith, 1854-1890

 File — Box 4: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197232579653], Folder: 1
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 2 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains photocopies of thirty letters from Smith to his half brother, Joseph F. Smith. John Smith is writing primarily from the Sugar House Ward in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Joseph F. Smith, who was traveling at the time. Dated September 5, 1854, to January 28, 1890.

Dates: 1854-1890
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 803, John Smith papers / John Smith correspondence / John Smith letters sent

John Smith mission papers, 1862-1864

 Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains papers related to Smith's mission to Denmark for the LDS Church from 1862-1864. Includes four diaries, three of which are originals and one of which is a photocopy and transcription. Also includes his mission blessing, papers related to daily mission activities, a provision list for Danish Saints on the "Monarch of the Seas," a record of priesthood ordinations, a Danish grammar book, and letters to his wife, Hellen, and children. Dated 1862-1864.

Dates: 1862-1864
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 803, John Smith papers

John Smith personal papers, 1852-1962

 Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains papers related to Smith's personal and family life, genealogical information, business interests, and his role as Presiding Patriarch of the LDS Church. Includes patriarchal blessings given to him, as well as those he gave to others. Also includes tithing receipts, legal documents, documents regarding stock held by Smith, commendations for Smith, miscellaneous correspondence, documents related to Joseph Smith III, and articles regarding John Smith. Dated 1852-1962.

Dates: 1852-1962
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 803, John Smith papers

Samuel Stephen Jones papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1435
Scope and Contents

Collection contains diaries and autobiography, biographies, family history, correspondence, legal documents and newspaper clippings related to his personal life, pioneer memories, missionary experiences, political activities as mayor and member of the Democratic party, LDS Church activities, and leadership in business and civic activities in Utah. Also includes copies of his poetical writings.

Dates: 1902-1918
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Samuel Stephen Jones papers

[Joseph F. Smith] letter to John Smith, 1885 January 26

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 31197232548872], Folder: 38
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Letter presumably from Joseph F. Smith to John Smith, written from Sacramento, California. Regarding travels and branches visited in the area. Dated January 26, 1885.

Dates: 1885 January 26
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 803, John Smith papers / John Smith correspondence / John Smith letters received

Joseph F. Smith letters to John Smith, 1855-1857

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 31197232548872], Folder: 37
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Letters from Joseph F. Smith to his half-brother John Smith, while Joseph was serving a mission in Hawaii. Dated 1855-1857.

Dates: 1855-1857
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 803, John Smith papers / John Smith correspondence / John Smith letters received

Joseph F. Smith signed pamphlet covers, 1897-1909

 File — Folder 6: Series 2; Series 4 [Barcode: 31197239243220]
Identifier: MSS 8922 Series 2 File 2
Scope and Contents Includes five pamphlets signed by LDS Church President Joseph F. Smith, who was Calvin Schwartz Smith's father. Pamphlets include "The Thatcher Episode," published 1896; YMMIA "Manual for Junior Classes, 1905-1905," published 1904; Joseph F. Smith general conference address titled "Let Facts be Submitted to a Candid World," published April 1907; "The Latter-day Saints and the World," by William A. Morton, published in Liverpool, England, ca. 1907; and, "Course of Study for the Quorums of the...
Dates: 1897-1909
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8922, Calvin Schwartz Smith and Ethel Lucile Dimond Smith papers / Calvin Schwartz Smith and Ethel Lucile Dimond Smith personal papers

Scott G. Kenney research materials

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2022
Scope and Contents

Photocopies of correspondence, minutes, journals, and subject research files of Scott Kinney. These materials relate to Joseph F. Smith (1832-1918) sixth President of the LDS Church. The bulk of the collection deals with the years 1870 to 1918. These research files are documentation for Kinney's proposed biography of Smith.

Dates: 1820-1984
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Scott G. Kenney research materials

Letters, 1895-1897

 Item — Box 9: [Barcode: 31197233283214], Folder: 54
Identifier: Vault MSS 2
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a handwritten and signed letter, dated 27 Dec. 1897, and addressed to "Brother Anthony." Cannon asks Anthony to "extend any courtesy to [a friend] that he may need." Also included is a photocopy of a typewritten "Agreement," dated 25 June 1895, and signed by the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including Cannon. The item relates to an "overdraft" from "Zion's Saving Bank."

Dates: 1895-1897
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 2, Fred A. Rosenstock autograph collection

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