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Dale W. Adams research collection on Mormons in Ohio
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2376
Scope and Contents
The contents of this collection represent the research notes of Dale Adams regarding several important events in the early history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In many cases, photocopies of original sources are included in the collection. The main focus of the collection is the Ohio period of LDS history, with particular attention being paid to Solomon Spaulding (or Spalding) and D. Philastus Hurbut (or Hurlburt).
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Joseph Smith, Jr. agreement with Martin Harris
File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 929
Scope and Contents
Photocopy of a handwritten and signed agreement dated 16 Jan. 1830 in Manchester, New York. Smith authorizes Martin Harris to sell copies of the Book of Mormon. The item was witnessed by Oliver Cowdery.
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
William Allred autobiography and journal
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 4110
Abstract
The journal and autobiography of William Allred, an early member of the LDS church, 1819-1887.
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Hyrum L. Andrus book drafts
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSS 553
Scope and Contents
Typewritten book drafts with handwritten corrections. One of the drafts is for Andrus' book "Doctrinal Commentary on the Pearl of Great Price" which was first published in 1960. The other draft is of his book "Joseph Smith: The Man and the Seer" which was first published in 1967. Andrus comments on the Mormon scripture, the Pearl of Great Price, and writes a biography of Joseph Smith, the first president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Hyrum L. Andrus letter
File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 1072
Scope and Contents
Photocopy of a handwritten letter dated May 17, 1953. Andrus travelled with his wife to visit the location of a home owned by the Mormon prophet Joseph Smith (1805-1844) near the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania. He describes what he saw there and relates stories of the Smith family that were told to him while he was there.
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Hyrum L. Andrus letter
File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 1464
Scope and Contents
Photocopy of a handwritten letter. The item is a history of the Manchester, New York home of the Mormon prophet, Joseph Smith (1805-1844). The letter also provides information on the Smith family.
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Hyrum L. Andrus manuscript of Doctrines of the Kingdom
File — oversize-folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 6126
Abstract
Manuscript copy of Doctrines of the Kingdom by Hyrum Leslie Andrus, 1973.
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
William Marks arrest warrant
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: Vault MSS 366
Scope and Contents
Handwritten arrest warrant, dated 28 Nov. 1842, and registered in Nauvoo, Illinois. Marks seeks the arrest of Thomas J. Hunter for slandering Joseph Smith, the first president of the Mormon Church.
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Arrest warrant
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: Vault MSS 402
Scope and Contents
Handwritten and signed arrest warrant, dated 6 Dec. 1842, and written in Nauvoo, Illinois. As mayor, Smith signs a warrant ordering the marshall of Nauvoo to arrest Amos Davis who had been accused of assault by William C. Walker. On the reverse is a statement saying that Davis was brought before a city court.
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Transcription of the Averett Family ledger book
File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 1303
Scope and Contents
Narrative of the history of members of the Averett family, including conversion, activities in Far West and Nauvoo, emigration westward, and settlement and activities in Utah Territory. The transcription was entrusted to P.T. Reilly.
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
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