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Latter Day Saints

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 105 Collections and/or Records:

Henry M. Stoufer letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231045722]
Identifier: MSS 1213
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a handwritten and signed letter, dated 22 Oct. 1845, and addressed to Elizabeth McElroy of Nauvoo, Illinois. Stoufer attempts to reaffirm old bonds of friendship. He also chides McElroy for leaving her aging mother to seek a "delusion" in the "Mormon City" of Nauvoo, Illinois. He also denounces the Mormon Church as the creation of the "Devil."

Dates: 1845 October 22
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Walter L. Straub notebooks

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230341502]
Identifier: MSS 749
Scope and Contents

Typewritten notes, newspaper clippings, letters, charts, and drawings relating to the "false" teachings and practices of the Mormons and the Mormon Church. Straub noted arguments against the positions of that faith. Straub was probably a minister.

Dates: 1883-1933
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Sunstone magazine

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230312586]
Identifier: MSS SC 1441
Scope and Contents

Volume 1, number 2 of the Sunstone journal. Some of the articles in the journal are entitled "Three Mormon Women," "Guatemala Project," "Escape from Saigon," "Mormon Shakespears," and "Pioneer Architects."

Dates: 1976
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

John Telford photographs of historic Mormon architecture

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 8654
Scope and Contents Materials include photographs by John Telford of historic Tabernacles, meetinghouses, and other buildings built by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Most of these are large prints, some of which are mounted for an exhibition. There are also negatives and transparencies of these same buildings as well as some showing Temples. There are also materials relating to an exhibition of these photographs, specifically an introductory poster and copies of some captions. These...
Dates: approximately 1995-2010
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Moses Thatcher letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230334085]
Identifier: MSS 1111
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a handwritten letter, dated August 2, 1893, and addressed to William B. Preston. Thatcher writes about deeds to lands in Mexico "Made by Johnson and Crosby." Thatcher questions if the Mexican Colonization and Agricultural Company can own land in Mexico as a foreign corporation.

Dates: 1893 August 2
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Thomas L. Kane address to the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1850-1851

 Sub-Series — Box 14: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197232550761]
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 3 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence regarding Kane's address to the Historical Society of Pennsylvania given in 1850. Letters date between 1850 to 1851.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1850-1851
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / Thomas L. Kane papers on the Mormons

Thomas L. Kane correspondence from early Mormon contacts, 1846-1848

 Sub-Series — Box 14: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197232550761]
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 3 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains letters to and from Thomas L. Kane related to his initial contact with Jesse C. Little and the Mormons. Letters date from 1846 to 1848.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1846-1848
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / Thomas L. Kane papers on the Mormons

Thomas L. Kane correspondence regarding Winter Quarters, 1846-1848

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 3 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence regarding Winter Quarters, including the procurement of Indian lands, correspondence from Winter Quarters and Council Bluffs, and petitions for a post office at Council Bluffs. Materials date between 1846 and 1848.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1846-1848
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / Thomas L. Kane papers on the Mormons

Thomas L. Kane legislative drafts on Utah statehood, approximately 1849-1872

 Sub-Series — Box 14: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197232550761]
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 3 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains legislative drafts regarding Utah statehood. Materials date between approximately 1849 and 1872.

Dates: Majority of material found within approximately 1849-1872
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / Thomas L. Kane papers on the Mormons

Thomas L. Kane manuscripts, correspondence, and other material on Mormons, 1845-1873

 Sub-Series — Box 17: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197232550795]
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 3 Sub-Series 13
Scope and Contents

Contains letters, manuscripts, newspaper clippings, and other materials related to the Mormons. Materials date from between 1845 and 1873.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1845-1873
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / Thomas L. Kane papers on the Mormons

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