Polygamy -- Religious aspects -- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Found in 139 Collections and/or Records:
A short sketch of the life of Levi Jackman
Typescript copy of a life sketch originally written by Jackman in 1851 which describes his early family life in Vermont and New York. The sketch also includes journal excerpts from 1835-1847 which detail his Latter-day Saint Church missions to Ohio, the 1847 trek across the Plains and early Utah life. Also includes a typescript of notes from a sketch by S.C. Richardson about Jackman.
Short sketch of the life of Sylvanus Cyrus and Catherine Stoker Hulet
Mary E. Wooley Chamberlain autobiographical sketch
Typewritten autobiography which tells of her children, friends, labors, marriage and travels. Also includes short typewritten description by Jonathan Chamberlain of his activities as an officer in the Thomas Chamberlain Family Organization.
Sketch of the life of Thomas Durham
Amanda Barnes Smith autobiographical sketch and statement
Typewritten autobiography which includes genealogical data of Smith's family and an account of the Haun's Mill massacre where her son and husband were murdered. The statement by Hulda C.T. Smith, a daughter-in-law, concerns Smith's marital status and sealing to Joseph Smith, Jr.
Charles Smith papers
Joseph F. Smith letter to Frank S. Bellings
Letter to Frank S. Bellings of 17 Feb. 1905 discussing the marriage customs and sexual practices of Mormons, especially referring to the basic principles of celestial or polygamous marriage. Bellings was doing research for a book on ethics and morality. Apparently, his research was never published in book form.
Silas Derryfield Smith papers
Handwritten and typewritten autobiographies telling of Smith's youth in Snowflake, Arizona, marriages, labors as a missionary in Colorado, endeavors in Arizona and Utah, genealogical data and information about his father, Jesse N. Smith. Also includes a handwritten biography of his mother, Emma Seraphine West Smith, and two handwritten historical articles, one describing the building of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad in New Mexico, and the other relating Indian stories.
Reed Smoot certificate
Printed form with handwritten notations. A certificate appointing Reed Smoot, Latter-day Saint Church leader and later Utah Senator, as director of the Territorial Insane Asylum in Utah. On reverse is an affidavit signed by Smoot swearing to support the U.S. Constitution, especially the acts regarding polygamy.
Warren Stone Snow papers
Typewritten biographical sketches (photocopies) of Snow and his wife, Mary Ann V. Snow; ALS's (with typed transcripts) to his fourth polygamous wife, Sarah E.W. Snow, with a few to their children; a certificate of election, a deed, and a family group sheet (photocopies). Letters contain information pertaining to relations with his plural family, his missionary experiences in England, and the building of the Manti, Utah Temple. Includes cover letter by donor.