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Smith, Joseph Fielding, 1876-1972

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1876 - 1972

Biographical History

Joseph Fielding Smith (1876-1972) was an ecclesiastical leader. He served as the president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints between 1970 and 1972.

Citation:
His Origin of the reorganized church ... 1909.

Rasmussen, D.M. The illustrated story of President Joseph Fielding Smith, c1982: p. 5 (b. 7-19-1876; d. 7-2-1972)

LDS.org, Feb. 13, 2006 (Joseph Fielding Smith, the son of Joseph F. Smith; b. July 19, 1876, in Salt Lake City; d. July 2, 1972 in Salt Lake City; served as the 10th President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1970 to 1972)

Found in 30 Collections and/or Records:

Smith, Joseph Fielding, 1963-1972

 File — Carton 20: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233630612], Folder: 42
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 2 Sub-Series 5
Dates: 1963-1972
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / University Communications records / University Communications files on personnel / University Communications biographical records

Joseph Fielding Smith letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230244920]
Identifier: MSS SC 693
Scope and Contents

TLS. to Fred A. Rosenstock concerning the identity of J. Grant Jr., whose signature appeared in second edition of the Book of Mormon, and a verification of the second edition as harder to procure than the first.

Dates: 1927
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Joseph Fielding Smith letter

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 2031
Scope and Contents

Typewritten and signed letter addressed to Robert Lee Echols. Smith speculates about the possibility of the Moon being inhabited and offers an opinion about the relationship of the Moon in Mormon theology.

Dates: 1962
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Joseph Fielding Smith letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230312123]
Identifier: MSS SC 1525
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a letter by Joseph Fielding Smith addressed to W. Dean Belknap on 12 February 1970. Smith answers questions regarding stillborn children, organ transplants, and decaffeinated coffee. Also included is a photocopy from the General Handbook of Instructions by the Mormon Church on the issue of organ transplants.

Dates: 1970 February 12
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Joseph Fielding Smith letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231042521]
Identifier: MSS 6274
Abstract

The Joseph Fielding Smith letter is addressed to William Shepard in 1955 and regards the authority and line of the priesthood.

Dates: 1955
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Joseph Fielding Smith letters

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197230237643]
Identifier: MSS SC 725
Scope and Contents Correspondence between Joseph Fielding Smith (1876-1972) and his son Milton E. Smith (1927- ). The collection covers two timeframes: July 1945 to July 1946 and April 1947 to December 1949. The first group covers the time when Milton E. Smith served in the United States Navy, and the majority of them were written by Milton E. Smith to his family. The second group were written by Milton E. Smith to his family. The second group were written while Milton E. Smith was a missionary serving the LDS...
Dates: 1945-1949
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Joseph Fielding Smith letters

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230311349]
Identifier: MSS SC 1357
Scope and Contents

Typewritten copies of eleven letters addressed to Niel H. Purdie. The documents all discuss elements of Mormon doctrine or history.

Dates: 1938-1945
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Photographs of Joseph Fielding Smith

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS P 419
Scope and Contents

Collection includes twenty photographs of Joseph Fielding Smith and other leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dated approximately 1900-1979.

Dates: approximately 1900-1979
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Stephen L. Richards. J. Reuben Clark. Joseph F. Smith, 1946 February 3, 1946 February 19

 Item — Carton 1: [Barcode: 31197225536942]
Identifier: UA 1349 Item B005
Dates: 1946 February 3; 1946 February 19
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Brigham Young University audiotapes of lectures and speeches

Eugene Thompson research collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1542
Scope and Contents Contains the materials Thompson collected during his research on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and evolution. Includes correspondence, newspaper excerpts, publications, and journal entries. Most of the collection consists of photocopies. These materials present a broad sampling of Mormon views and opinions concerning this topic. The majority of the collection deals with the views of Church leaders in the 20th century, including Joseph F. Smith, B. H. Roberts, James E....
Dates: 1875-1974
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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