Smith, Joseph F. (Joseph Fielding), 1838-1918
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 18 Collections and/or Records:
Joseph F. Smith letters
Joseph F. Smith receipt
Handwritten and signed receipt dated 15 June 1878 for money received from John W. Young for the emigration of Allen Wakeling.
Joseph F. Smith speech
Typed copy of a speech given by Smith on 20 Dec. 1914 at Brigham City, Utah. Smith speaks about the immaculate conception of Jesus Christ. Smith states that Mary was the physical mother of Jesus and that God was the physical father.
Reed Smoot papers
Edward H. Snow papers
This collection contains material from the life of Edward Hunter Snow and covers the years 1878-1932. These materials are in addition to other materials previously acquired by BYU.
James E. Talmage letter to Joseph F. Smith
Photocopy letter to Joseph F. Smith from James E. Talmage dated October 26, 1915 giving the rights of Jesus the Christ to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Heber H. Thomas photograph of the First Presidency
Photograph of Joseph F. Smith with the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, copyright by Heber H. Thomas in 1902. Image includes Joseph F. Smith as President, John Rex Winder as first counselor, and Anthon Henrik Lund as second counselor.
Wilford Woodruff letter to John Daniel Thompson McAllister
Typewritten letter, addressed to John D. T. McAllister, dated August 31, 1894, and signed by Wilford Woodruff and Joseph F. Smith. Woodruff and Smith inform McAllister that he will remain president of the Manti Temple after the return of the former president, Anthon H. Lund.