Smith, Joseph, Jr., 1805-1844
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1805 - 1844
Biography
Joseph Smith, Jr. (1805-1844) was a prophet and founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Joseph Smith, Jr. was born on December 23, 1805, to parents Joseph Sr. and Lucy Mack Smith. He was the fifth of eleven children. He worked on the family farm in Vermont and later in western New York. A series of remarkable spiritual experiences prepared him for his prophetic calling. Beginning in 1820 at Palmyra, New York, Joseph Smith saw God the Father and Jesus Christ in vision. Through revelation, he translated and published the Book of Mormon, organized The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 6, 1830, and received revelations to guide the Church. By inspiration, he called Apostles and other Church leaders, defined doctrines, and taught the principles and ordinances that would lead to exaltation. Under his leadership, Latter-day Saints founded communities in Ohio, Missouri, and Illinois. He was sustained as First Elder of the Church on April 6, 1830. On June 27, 1844, at Carthage, Illinois, Joseph Smith died a martyr to his faith.
Citation:
Book of Mormon. Japanese. Morumon-kyō, 1909 (1950 printing): t.p. (Josefu Sumisu [in Japanese])Book of Moemon. Armenian. Girkʻ Mōrmōni, 1937: t.p. (Kart. Chōzēf Smitʻh)
Britannica.com, Oct. 13, 2010 (Joseph Smith, originally Joseph Smith, Jr. (b. Dec. 23, 1805, Sharon, Vt., U.S.; d. June 27, 1844, Carthage, Ill.), prophet and founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
The Book of Mormon, 1830: title page (Joseph Smith, Junior)
Doctrine and covenants of the Church of the Latter Day Saints, 1835: title page (Joseph Smith, Junior)
Encyclopedia of Mormonism, page 1331 (Joseph Smith, Jr. (1805-1844), the Prophet Joseph Smith, founding prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; born December 23, 1805 in Sharon, Vermont; moved to Palmyra, N.Y. in 1816; founded the Church in Fayette, N.Y. April 6, 1830; migrated with the Church to Kirtland, Ohio in 1831; then to Far West, Missouri in 1838; finally to Nauvoo, Ill. (which he founded) in 1839; killed by a mob in Carthage, Ill. June 27, 1844)
Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:
A. Gary Anderson and Milton V. Backman Jr. donations on Mormon manuscripts, 1772-1936
Series
Identifier: MSS 19 Series 1
Scope and Contents note
From the Collection:
A. Gary Anderson and Milton V. Backman Jr., Max Parkin, David J. Whittaker, Lyndon Cook, Russell R. Rich and Clark V. Johnson, all faculty members of the Department of Church History and Doctrine at Brigham Young University, in cooperation with the historical Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also called the LDS Church), and the Harold B. Lee Library at Brigham Young University, did research on sites related to the history of the Church. A. Gary Anderson...
Dates:
Other: 1772-1936
A. Gary Anderson and Milton V. Backman Jr. donations on New Hampshire, 1772-1972, bulk 1772-1897
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 19 Series 1 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents note
From the Collection:
A. Gary Anderson and Milton V. Backman Jr., Max Parkin, David J. Whittaker, Lyndon Cook, Russell R. Rich and Clark V. Johnson, all faculty members of the Department of Church History and Doctrine at Brigham Young University, in cooperation with the historical Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also called the LDS Church), and the Harold B. Lee Library at Brigham Young University, did research on sites related to the history of the Church. A. Gary Anderson...
Dates:
Other: 1772-1972; Other: bulk 1772-1897
A. Gary Anderson and Milton V. Backman Jr. donations on Ohio, 1802-1970, bulk 1802-1936
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 19 Series 1 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents note
From the Collection:
A. Gary Anderson and Milton V. Backman Jr., Max Parkin, David J. Whittaker, Lyndon Cook, Russell R. Rich and Clark V. Johnson, all faculty members of the Department of Church History and Doctrine at Brigham Young University, in cooperation with the historical Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also called the LDS Church), and the Harold B. Lee Library at Brigham Young University, did research on sites related to the history of the Church. A. Gary Anderson...
Dates:
Other: 1802-1970; Other: bulk 1802-1936
A. Gary Anderson and Milton V. Backman Jr. donations on the Asael Smith family in Derryfield, New Hampshire, undated
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 19 Series 1 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents note
From the Collection:
A. Gary Anderson and Milton V. Backman Jr., Max Parkin, David J. Whittaker, Lyndon Cook, Russell R. Rich and Clark V. Johnson, all faculty members of the Department of Church History and Doctrine at Brigham Young University, in cooperation with the historical Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also called the LDS Church), and the Harold B. Lee Library at Brigham Young University, did research on sites related to the history of the Church. A. Gary Anderson...
Dates:
Other: undated
A. Gary Anderson and Milton V. Backman Jr. donations on the Asael Smith family in Windham, New Hampshire, undated
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 19 Series 1 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents note
From the Collection:
A. Gary Anderson and Milton V. Backman Jr., Max Parkin, David J. Whittaker, Lyndon Cook, Russell R. Rich and Clark V. Johnson, all faculty members of the Department of Church History and Doctrine at Brigham Young University, in cooperation with the historical Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also called the LDS Church), and the Harold B. Lee Library at Brigham Young University, did research on sites related to the history of the Church. A. Gary Anderson...
Dates:
Other: undated
A. Gary Anderson and Milton V. Backman Jr. donations on the Solomon Mack family in Gilsum, New Hampshire, undated
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 19 Series 1 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents note
From the Collection:
A. Gary Anderson and Milton V. Backman Jr., Max Parkin, David J. Whittaker, Lyndon Cook, Russell R. Rich and Clark V. Johnson, all faculty members of the Department of Church History and Doctrine at Brigham Young University, in cooperation with the historical Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also called the LDS Church), and the Harold B. Lee Library at Brigham Young University, did research on sites related to the history of the Church. A. Gary Anderson...
Dates:
Other: undated
A. Gary Anderson and Milton V. Backman Jr. donations on the Solomon Mack family in Marlow, New Hampshire, undated
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 19 Series 1 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents note
From the Collection:
A. Gary Anderson and Milton V. Backman Jr., Max Parkin, David J. Whittaker, Lyndon Cook, Russell R. Rich and Clark V. Johnson, all faculty members of the Department of Church History and Doctrine at Brigham Young University, in cooperation with the historical Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also called the LDS Church), and the Harold B. Lee Library at Brigham Young University, did research on sites related to the history of the Church. A. Gary Anderson...
Dates:
Other: undated
Justin E. Page (son of John E. Page, early Mormon Church apostle), 1933-1940
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 823 Series 8 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Contains correspondence between M. Wilford Poulson and Justin E. Page, dated between 1933 and 1940.
Dates:
1933-1940
LeGrand Baker published works, 1969-2008
Series
Identifier: MSS 7518 Series 1
Scope and Contents
Contains the writings and manuscripts of the articles and books that LeGrand Baker had published. These include "Murder of the Prophet Joseph Smith," "Joseph Smith and Moroni," "Psalms of the Temple," and other manuscripts.
Dates:
1969-2008
Miscellaneous Americana Acquisitions (Original), 1826-1938
Series
Identifier: MSS 823 Series 12
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Collection contains correspondence, diaries, and research materials of M. Wilford Poulson. Some of this material is regarding his work as a psychologist. Also included are many important research documents pertaining to the Chuch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which include diaries, letters, and newspaper clippings. Much of the research of the early church history pertains to Joseph Smith. The documents date from 1826-1964. Some of the materials are originals while many are...
Dates:
1826-1938