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Clark, J. Reuben, Jr., 1871-1961

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1871 - 1961

Biographical History

J. Reuben Clark, Jr. (1871-1961) was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, attorney, diplomat, and ecclesiastical leader in Utah.

Joshua Reuben Clark, Jr. was born September 1, 1871 in Grantsville, Utah. He entered Latter-day Saints' University in 1890. Graduating in four years, Clark then attended the University of Utah, receiving a bachelor's degree, and Columbia University, receiving a law degree. He married Lucine Annetta Savage on September 14, 1898 in Salt Lake City, Utah, and they raised four children together. He served as Under Secretary of State to President Calvin Coolidge in 1928 and as ambassador to Mexico from 1930–1933. In 1933 Clark was asked to serve as the second counselor in the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to President Heber J. Grant, later becoming first counselor in 1934. After Grant's death in 1945, he remained as first counselor in the First Presidency under George Albert Smith. When Smith died in 1951, he was called by David O. McKay as second counselor in the First Presidency, returning to the position of first counselor in 1959. He remained in this role until his death.

J. Reuben Clark, Jr. passed away on October 6, 1961 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Citation:
Wikipedia, Mar. 21, 2017 (J. Reuben Clark; Joshua Reuben Clark, Jr.; b. Sept. 1, 1871 in Grantsville, Utah; d. Oct. 6, 1961 in Salt Lake City, Utah; attorney, diplomat, ecclesiastical leader; attended Latter-day Saints' University in 1890 and graduated in four years; received bachelor's degree from University of Utah; received law degree from Columbia University; served as Under Secretary of State to President Calvin Coolidge in 1928; served as ambassador to Mexico 1930–1933; became second counselor in the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to President Heber J. Grant in 1933 and first counselor in 1934; served as first councilor to George Albert Smith after Grant's death; after Smith dies in 1951, serves as second councilor to David O. McKay and as first councilor in 1959; he served in this position until his death)

FamilySearch.com, via WWW, Mar. 7, 2018 (b. Sep. 1, 1871; m. Luacine Annetta Savage, Sep. 14, 1898 in Salt Lake City, UT; four children)

Found in 53 Collections and/or Records:

J. Reuben Clark, Jr. photographs, 1953-1960

 Series — Box Addendum 41: Series 16; Series 17 [Barcode: 31197232498615], Folder: 18-21
Identifier: MSS 303 Series 17
Scope and Contents

Contains a few photographs of the KSL radio tower when it was new, images from the dedication of Pioneer Pipeline, several of a trip to Nauvoo, and photographs of Oliver Cowdery's handwritten account of receiving the Aaronic Priesthood.

Dates: 1953-1960

J. Reuben Clark, Jr. published and unpublished writings, 1898-1962

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 303 Series 7
Scope and Contents

Includes documents in relation to Behold the Lamb of God and Stand Fast by the Constitution. It also includes excerpts regarding World Conditions, especially Communism and the Constitution.

Dates: 1898-1962

J. Reuben Clark, Jr. quotations, 1898-1963

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 303 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Collection of "dicta": short, often quotable, sayings by Clark on a wide variety of subjects.

Dates: Other: 1898-1963

J. Reuben Clark, Jr. ranching award and records, 1936-1962

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 303 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Includes the nomination to the hall of fame in 1962 in Oklahoma. Grazing papers from 1952 to 1960, and Island Grazing records from 1936 to 1962.

Dates: 1936-1962

J. Reuben Clark, Jr. reference files, 1849-1960

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 303 Series 16
Scope and Contents

Collection of his files on topics that interested Clark.

Dates: Other: 1849-1960

J. Reuben Clark, Jr. speeches, 1884-1961

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 303 Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains diverse addresses given by Clark.

Dates: 1884-1961

J. Reuben Clark. Pres. David O. McKay, 1946 February 3, 1946 February 19

 Item — Carton 1: [Barcode: 31197225536942]
Identifier: UA 1349 Item B002

Francis W. Kirkham letters

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230310531]
Identifier: MSS SC 1311
Scope and Contents

Four typed and signed letters by Mormon Church leaders Ezra Taft Benson (1943), Bruce R. McConkie (1960), LeGrand Richards (1958), and J. Reuben Clark (1948), addressed to Francis W. Kirkham in Utah. Benson mentions visiting a number of "cooperatives,' McConkie expresses appreciation for a book received, Richards talks about the gathering of the Jews to Israel, and Clark speaks of his intention to write a book on the life of the Savior.

Dates: 1943-1960

David O. McKay photographs

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197227632756]
Identifier: MSS 4244
Scope and Contents

Black and white photographs showing David O. McKay at a podium, with J. Reuben Clark (among others) in the background.

Dates: date of production not identified

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Mexico -- Foreign relations -- United States 17
Presidents -- United States -- Correspondence 17
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United States -- Foreign relations -- Mexico 17
United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century 17
Latter Day Saint churches -- Presidents -- Correspondence 15
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Speeches, addresses, etc., American 14
Audiotapes 10
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 10
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Church Government 6
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Civil Procedure and Courts 5
Sermons, American 5
Education 4
Latter Day Saints -- Utah -- History 4
Lawyers -- Utah 4
Material Types 4
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Politics, Government, and Law 4
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Correspondence 3
Articles 2
Book of Mormon 2
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Colleges and Universities 2
Drafts (Documents) 2
Elementary and Secondary Education 2
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International Relations 2
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Political Campaigns 2
Receipts (Acknowledgments) 2
Salt Lake City (Utah) 2
Transcripts 2
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Benediction -- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1
Bible -- Study and teaching 1
Biographies 1
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Christmas cards -- United States -- History -- Sources 1
Church officers -- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- Quotations 1
College presidents 1
Commencement ceremonies -- Utah -- Provo 1
Communism -- History 1
Constitutional history -- United States 1
Drama 1
Educators -- Utah -- Correspondence 1
Files (Records) 1
Genealogies 1
Grantsville (Utah) -- History 1
Grazing 1
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Hawaii 1
Images 1
Immigration and American Expansion 1
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Israel 1
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Latter Day Saint churches -- Apostles 1
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Museums -- Utah -- Acquisitions -- History -- Sources 1
North Ogden (Utah) 1
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Notes 1
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Overland Journeys to the Western United States 1
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Publications 1
Quotations 1
Religion 1
Religion and science 1
Research (Documents) 1
Resurrection 1
Schedules (Time plans) 1
Science 1
Scrapbooks 1
Sound recordings 1
Tooele (Utah) -- History 1
Tooele County (Utah) -- History 1
United States -- Foreign relations 1
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives 1
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