Penrose, Charles W. (Charles William), 1832-1925
Dates
- Existence: 1832 - 1925
Biography
Charles W. Penrose (1832-1925) was an author, poet, lyricist, newspaper editor, and professor in Utah.
Charles W. Penrose was born February 4, 1832, in London England. In 1861, he emigrated to Utah and settled in Ogden, Utah. He later became an editor of the Deseret News in Salt Lake City and professor of theology at Brigham Young Academy. Penrose became an Apostle in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1904, serving as second counselor to President Joseph F. Smith in 1911, and second counselor to President Heber J. Grant in 1921. Penrose died May 19, 1925.
Citation:
His Is this plain enough? 19--: t.p. (President Charles W. Penrose)Wiggins, M.G. Mormons, II: p. 983 (Penrose, Charles William; b. 2-4-1832; d. 5-19-1925)
Encyclopedia of Mormonism,1992: v.4 p.1643 (Penrose, Charles W. (William); apostle July 7, 1904; second counselor to President Joseph F. Smith, Dec 7, 1911; Second counselor to President Heber J. Grant, Mar 10, 1921-May 16, 1925; b. Feb 4, 1832, London, England; d. May 16, 1925, Salt Lake City, Utah)
Wikipedia, website viewed 15 March 2011 (Charles W. Penrose; Charles William Penrose; b. 4 Feb 1832; d. 16 May 1925; born in London, England; emigrated to Utah in 1861; settled in Ogden, Utah; editor of the Deseret News in Salt Lake City; author; poet; lyricist; professor of theology at Brigham Young Academy)
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Joseph Eckersley papers
Microfilmed diaries (1886-1958), correspondence, newsclippings, and ephemera (advertisements, programs, and a prohibition poster). Some letters include correspondence with Mormon leaders Francis M. Lyman, Heber J. Grant, and Charles W. Penrose. The diaries concern his missions for the Mormon Church in England, and life in Loa, Freemont, and Salt Lake City, Utah.
General correspondence, 1880-1927
Materials include correspondence sent to Orson F. Whitney from friends, Church leaders, and admirers (including George H. Brimhall, Benjamin Cluff, and Richard R. Lyman). The writers of the letters compliment his writings, solicit advice, provide general updates, discuss travels, and inquire about gospel principles. Dated 1880-1927.
Charles W. Penrose letters
Handwritten letters dated 9 Feb. and 7 July 1898 and addressed to Frank W. Penrose, Charles' son, serving on a mission for the Mormon Church in Switzerland. The items deal largely with personal and family matters and tell about Charles sending money to Frank to support his missionary efforts.
Samuel Russell, Jr. correspondence on LDS church history, 1910 January 11-1950 February 23
Contains various correspondence of Samuel Russell [Jr.] about the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; includes correspondence with James G. Duffin, Charles W. Penrose, Heber J. Grant, and John A. Widtsoe. 13 items, dated January 11, 1910 to February 23, 1950 (one letter undated).
Samuel Russell, Jr. letters, 1889 May 7-1920 May 2
Contains 40 letters to Samuel Russell [Jr.] from various people. Includes letters from N.V. Jones about Samuel Russell's [Sr.] estate, as well as from George N. Dewey, Cousin John M. [Mishart] and W.W. Browning, H.S. Young and Joel Nibley and Charles W. Penrose, and Hope Goodson. Materials dated May 7, 1889 to May 2, 1920 (one letter is undated).
Samuel Russell, Jr. mission letters, 1902 April 21-1903 October 15
Contains mission correspondence of Samuel Russell [Jr.] with Charles W. Penrose, the First Presidency of the LDS Church, Ben E. Rich, Joseph F. Smith, and B.H. Roberts, as well as a letter from Marie and Mary Walser of Zurich, Switzerland, which included two pictures of them (transferred to Photo Archives). 9 items, dated April 21, 1902 to October 15, 1903 (two letters undated).
George Albert Smith letter
Typewritten and signed letter dated 18 Nov. 1950 and addressed to Ruth M. Penrose. Smith thanks Penrose for sending him a book of poems by the Mormon Apostle, Charles W. Penrose. Smith praises Charles W. Penrose's poetry and his service to the Mormon Church.
Joseph F. Smith letters
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