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First Presidency letter

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Identifier: MSS SC 2066

Scope and Contents

Typewritten letter addressed "to the Presidents of Stakes and Bishops of Wards" stating that John W. Rigdon; son of early Mormon Church leader, Sidney Ridgon; be given "full and free opportunity to speak to the people in your public gatherings." The item was signed by Joseph Fielding Smith and two other members of the First Presidency.

Dates

  • 1905

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from First Presidency letter must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Organization at the head of the Mormon Church led by the Mormon Church President, Joseph Fielding Smith (1838-1918).

Extent

1 item (1 p.)

Custodial History

Donated by Doug R. Benson in 1983.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Doug R. Benson; 1983.

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Title
Register of First Presidency letter
Status
In Progress
Author
Elisa Visick
Date
2010 September 23
Description rules
Appm
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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