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Talmage, James E. (James Edward), 1862-1933

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1862 - 1933

Biographical History

James E. Talmage (1862-1933) was a geology professor, author, and ecclesiastical leader in Utah.

James Edward Talmage was born September 21, 1862 in Hungerford, England. Talmage received a diploma from the Brigham Young Academy Scientific Department in 1881, and then attended Lehigh University (1882-1883), Johns Hopkins University (1883-1884), and Illinois Wesleyan University (1896). He taught at Brigham Young Academy before becoming president of the University of Deseret from 1894 to 1897. He was a professor of geology at the University of Utah from 1897-1907.

On June 14, 1888, Talmage married Merry May Booth, commonly called May. James and May Talmage had eight children together. One of their children, John Talmage, wrote a biography of his father, while Sterling B. Talmage became a geologist.

Talmage was ordained an Apostle in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1911 and served in that capacity until his death in 1933. He also served as President of the European Mission of the Church from 1924-1928. In addition, he was the author of several books about his religion, including "Jesus the Christ," "The House of the Lord," "The Articles of Faith," and "The Great Apostasy."

James E. Talmage died in 1933 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Citation:
Wikipedia, Jan. 25, 2011 (James E. Talmage; James Edward Talmage; b. Sept. 21, 1862 in Hungerford, England; d. July 27, 1933 in Salt Lake City, Utah; diploma from BYA Scientific Department, 1881; attended Lehigh University (1882-83) Johns Hopkins University (1883-84), Illinois Wesleyan University (1896); taught at BYA; president of Latter-day Saints’ University until 1894; president of University of Deseret, 1894-1897; geology professor at University of Utah, 1897-1907; involved in several academic societies; Talmage served as director of Deseret Museum in 1909 and went to Detroit, Michigan in November, 1909 to participate in the Scotford-Soper-Savage relics craze; married Merry May Booth, 1888; had eight children; member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1911-1933; president of the European Mission of the Church from 1924-1928; author of Jesus the Christ, The House of the Lord, The Articles of Faith, and The Great Apostasy)

mormonwiki, via WWW, Mar. 20, 2017: James E. Talmage (1907 until call as an apostle in 1911, he worked as a full time geological consultant; While teaching at BYA, Talmage served on Provo City council and as justice of the peace. Talmage went to Washington D.C. to testify in the Smoot Hearings; Talmage went to geographical meeting in Russia through Scottish Geographical society and then traveled on geological expedition crossing the Ural Mountains, 1897)

Found in 68 Collections and/or Records:

Miscellaneous Smith family documents

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 4246
Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous Smith family documents, 1835-1965, which is a combination of original and photocopied documents. Materials relate to both the LDS and RLDS churches.

Dates: 1835-1965
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Reed Smoot papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 1187
Scope and Contents Contains correspondence, journals, photographs, newspaper clippings, speeches, and memorabilia. Most of the materials relate to Smoot's career as a senator and his activities as a church leader. His senatorial materials document his work with the United Sates Tariff Commission, as well as his confirmation hearings. His correspondents include the president of the United States: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, Woodrow Wilson, Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge, and Herbert Hoover and...
Dates: 1827-1967
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Talmage family papers, approximately 1950-1980, 1884-1931

 Series
Identifier: MSS 229 Series 14
Scope and Contents

Contains genealogical charts, family histories, and other family papers. A large portion of this series consists of short stories written by Susa Amelia Talmage, James E. Talmage's youngest sister. Most of the material dates from 1884 to 1931, with some additional family materials from approximately 1954 to 1978.

Dates: approximately 1950-1980; 1884-1931
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / James E. Talmage papers

James and May Booth Talmage family stories and recollections

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8858
Content Description A collection of stories and recollections about James and May Booth Talmage. Includes copies of signed letters from James E. Talmage to his granddaughters, both typed and handwritten from 1929-1933; and, memories of May and James Talmage by their granddaughters. Also includes a transcription of an interview with John R. Talmage by Shannon Howells prior to John's death in 2001, where he shares biographical information and memories of his parents. Also includes a typescript of an article about...
Dates: 1895-2001
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

James E. and Merry May Booth Talmage letters

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8324
Scope and Contents

Contains the correspondence between James E. Talmage and his wife Merry May Booth Talmage. The letters, written between 1891 and 1932, discuss family life, James's career, and personal travel.

Dates: 1891-1932
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

James E. Talmage clergyman railway pass

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197227631766]
Identifier: MSS 4001
Scope and Contents

Printed form, for pass for clergy to ride the Garfield and Western Railway. Issued to James E. Talmage, Salt Lake City, 21 May 1917. Pass No. 28

Dates: 1917 May 21
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

James E. Talmage letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233627303]
Identifier: MSS 7663
Scope and Contents

Collection contains the letter that James E. Talmage wrote to President Joseph F. Smith and his counselors, surrendering the copyright of his book "Jesus the Christ" to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is dated October 16, 1915 and was sent to the brethren in Salt Lake City. The document is signed by James E. Talmage and is also signed by two witnesses.

Dates: 1915
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

James E. Talmage letter to Joseph F. Smith

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233240263]
Identifier: MSS 7718
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1915 October 26
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

James E. Talmage letter to Joseph Langhorn

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233635918]
Identifier: MSS 3835
Scope and Contents

File contains a letter from James E. Talmage which was written in his capacity as president of the European Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on February 4, 1925. He writes to thank Joseph Langhorn for his public defense of the church and missionaries in Northampton, England.

Dates: 1925 February 4
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

James E. Talmage papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 229
Scope and Contents Contains materials pertaining to the life of James E. Talmage. Includes material from academic, professional, personal, and ecclesiastical endeavors. Academic materials include essays, school notes, notebooks, examinations, and memorabilia from student days in England and the United States. Professional materials include administrative materials, scholarly society materials, scientific research notes, and lectures, generated during Talmage’s time teaching at universities and serving as...
Dates: 1876-1933
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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