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Orson F. Whitney correspondence, 1873-1931

 Series — Box: 1, Folder: 1-6
Identifier: MSS 15 Series 1
Scope and Contents Materials include originals and transcriptions of correspondence between Orson F. Whitney and other Church members, Church leaders, family members, and friends. The correspondence gives information about Whitney's mission to Europe, both as a missionary and mission president. It also contains information about Church members' experiences during the anti-polygamy campaign in the United States. There is also personal information about Whitney's family, reports of his trip to Nauvoo, answers to...
Dates: 1873-1931

General correspondence, 1884-1912

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: MSS 15 Series 1 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Materials include letters to Orson F. Whitney from admirers of his writing, friends wishing him well after his son's death, Church members and leaders, family, and friends. Some of them explain the responsibilities of an apostle and detail many items of official Church business. There is also a copy of a lecture that Whitney gave to a YMMIA conference in 1888. Dated 1884-1912.

Dates: 1884-1912

General correspondence, 1913-1918

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: MSS 15 Series 1 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents Materials include general correspondence about Whitney's work in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, writing, and public speaking. There are letters from family and friends commending his work or inviting him to speak at their family events as well as general letters inquiring about personal business and matters. There is also a report of Whitney's trip to Nauvoo and Carthage in 1914; the report is addressed to the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
Dates: 1913-1918

General correspondence, 1919-1921

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Identifier: MSS 15 Series 1 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Materials include Orson F. Whitney's correspondence from the years 1919 to 1921. There are more personal letters between Orson F. Whitney and his children, correspondence from Whitney's years as President of the European Mission, and letters between Whitney and his apostle friends George A. Smith and Heber J. Grant. Dated 1919-1921.

Dates: 1919-1921

General correspondence, 1922-1923

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: MSS 15 Series 1 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents Materials include general correspondence dating 1922-1923, the time Whitney was president of the European Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Most of the materials are reports sent to the First Presidency from Whitney about events in the European Mission. Some of the letters are personal, sent between Whitney and his sons. They contain information about the illness of Whitney's daughter Virginia. Some of the materials also include information about Whitney's own poor...
Dates: 1922-1923

General correspondence, 1924-1931

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: MSS 15 Series 1 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Materials include Whitney's general correspondence from 1924 to 1931. Most of the materials relate to his writing and speaking. Other materials include correspondence from George H. Brimhall about a spiritual dream he had when suffering from medical problems and a letter to Reed Smoot in the United States Senate, asking him to forward a letter to Charles Lindbergh. Dated 1924-1931.

Dates: 1924-1931

Orson F. Whitney writings, approximately 1842-1930

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 15 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Materials contain originals and transcriptions of writings by Orson F. Whitney including poetry, religious material, non-religious material, his epic poem, "Elias: An Epic of the Ages," his history of Utah, transcriptions and notes of the King Follett Sermon, and the Church history series "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: A History." There are also various clippings and reprints from newspapers, magazines, and general conference talks. Dated approximately 1842-1930.

Dates: approximately 1842-1930

Orson F. Whitney poetry, date of production not identified

 Sub-Series — Box: 1, Folder: 7-12
Identifier: MSS 15 Series 2 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

The six folders contain originals and transcriptions of Orson F. Whitney's original poetry. Whitney was a romantic poet so much of his poetry is about religion, love, history, and nature. Most of the poetry titles are alphabetized. Date of production not identified.

Dates: date of production not identified

Orson F. Whitney poetry, untitled and A-B, approximately 1888-1904

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Identifier: MSS 15 Series 2 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents Materials include poetry written by Orson F. Whitney. There are copies of poems and speeches that are heavily annotated in pencil or charcoal. The poems appear to have been compiled by Whitney after the publication of "Poetical Writings" in December 1889. Some of the poems are compiled in sections labeled in parts, with explanatory notes before the poems. The poems themselves are about religion, history, and nature. Arranged alphabetically with undated materials at the beginning. Dated...
Dates: approximately 1888-1904

Orson F. Whitney poetry, C-G, date of production not identified

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 8
Identifier: MSS 15 Series 2 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Materials includes allegories and poetry written by Orson F. Whitney, alphabetically organized by titles that begin with the letters C through G. The subjects of the poems include religion, nature, The Great Salt Lake, God, and love. Date of production not identified.

Dates: date of production not identified