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William E. McLellin and Orson Hyde meeting minutes of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 3900

Scope and Contents note

The William E. McLellin and Orson Hyde meeting minutes of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is a typed copy of the proceedings that occurred in meetings of 1835. The minutes specifically record the words of Joseph Smith Jr. regarding authority and missionary work.

Dates

  • 1835

Creator

Conditions Governing Access note

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use note

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from William E. McLellin and Orson Hyde meeting minutes of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

William E. McLellin (1806-1883) was one of the original members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

William E. McLellin was born in Smith County, Tennessee on 18 January 1806. William E. McLellin (also spelled M'Lellin) was an early leader in the Latter-day Saint movement. One of the original members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, McLellin later broke with church founder, Joseph Smith, Jr. He married on July 30, 1829. His wife, Cynthia Ann McLellin, died in 1832. He died in 1883.

Biographical History

Orson Hyde (1805-1878) was an original member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

Orson Hyde was born on January 8, 1805. He was a leader in the early Latter-day Saint movement and an original member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. He was the President of the Quorum of the Twelve from 1847 to 1875 and was a missionary of the LDS Church in the United States, Europe, and the Ottoman Empire. He died on 28 November 1878.

Extent

1 folder (0.08 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The William E. McLellin and Orson Hyde meeting minutes of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is a typed copy of the proceedings that occurred in meetings of 1835.

Custodial History note

Donated by Tim Rathbone in 1986.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Donated; Tim Rathbone; 1986.

Appraisal note

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts because of Collection Development Policy 5.VI "Utah and the American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history."

Processing Information note

Processed; Katie Connors, student processor; John Murphy, curator; 2009.

Title
Register of William E. McLellin and Orson Hyde meeting minutes of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
Status
Completed
Author
Katie Connors, student processor; John Murphy, curator; 2009
Date
2009 March 5
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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