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Hyde, Orson, 1805-1878

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1805 - 1878

Biography

Orson Hyde (1805-1878) was an apostle for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Utah.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Letters and articles on LDS church history and pioneers, off-shoots, and polygamy, between 1878 and 1954

 File — Box 5: Series 6 [Barcode: 31197233277612], Folder: 26
Identifier: MSS 1511 Series 6 File 26
Scope and Contents

Contains various letters and papers written about the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its pioneer emigrants and immigrants. Includes information on the relationship of James Strang and Orson Hyde, as well as a copy of the Petition to the Governor of Utah to pardon various church leaders and other members being held in the Utah Penitentiary for polygamy. Materials undated, but probably written between 1878 and 1954 (when Samuel Russell was alive).

Dates: between 1878 and 1954
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1511, Russell family papers / Samuel Russell, Jr. mission and other correspondence

Filtered By

  • Subject: Letters X
  • Subject: United States -- History -- Religious aspects -- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints X

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