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Latter Day Saint missionaries

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 108 Collections and/or Records:

Daniel Francis Thomas family correspondence, 1888-1928

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 3197 Series 2 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence to and from the Daniel Francis Thomas family. Letters are from F.W. Chambers to S.W. Whitaker, from Gustava Frederica Ohlsson Thomas to Daniel Thomas, and a letter to Albert and Ida Thomas from their son. Letters date between 1854 and 1942.

Dates: 1888-1928
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Daniel Francis Thomas family papers / Daniel Francis Thomas family correspondence

Daniel Francis Thomas family history documents, 1847-1942

 Series
Identifier: MSS 3197 Series 1
Scope and Contents Contains biographical information and important documents pertaining to the Daniel Francis Thomas family dating between 1847-1942. These documents include biographical sketches of Daniel Francis Thomas and his wives written by family members, as well as articles published in local newspapers such as Victory News and The Desert News. The important documents include the papers granting Thomas citizenship in the United States of America, Thomas' baptismal record, and Thomas' certificate of...
Dates: 1847-1942
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Daniel Francis Thomas family papers

Daniel H. Ludlow papers on Questions from Missionaries and Answers from Mission Presidents, date of production not identified

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8007 Series 9
Scope and Contents

Contains questions from missionaries and answers to those questions by mission presidents as compiled by Victor and Daniel Ludlow. Date of production not identified.

Dates: date of production not identified
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Daniel H. Ludlow papers

David Dalton personal and educational papers, 1954-1970

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7891 Series II
Scope and Contents

This series contains records from before and during David Dalton's mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Also includes class notes, Masters theses, Doctoral studies, and other materials from his time at the Eastman School of Music, Southwestern College, BYU-Idaho, Mobile Symphony and University of South Alabama String Quartet, and Indiana University, 1954-1970.

Dates: 1954-1970
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / David Dalton papers

Earl S. Duerden collection of family history materials

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197239249953]
Identifier: MSS 9167
Scope and Contents Contains journals and materials regarding the missionary service of Delbert Stevenson Walker, who focuses on church organization and spiritual experiences in addition to cultural observations. Included microfilm contains research and correspondence by Richard H. Bullock regarding various Mormon pioneers. Also contains family correspondence, dating between 1886 and 1908, and a CD with additional materials about other family members' missionary service for the Church of Jesus Christ of...
Dates: 1886-2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Elizabeth Ann Smith Whitney papers, 1957, 1847-1885

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 76 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, a poem, and patriarchal blessing of Whitney, dating from between 1847 and 1885. Primarily relates to Whitney's life in Utah, including business and family affairs.

Dates: 1957; 1847-1885
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Newel Kimball Whitney papers / Whitney family papers

Isaac B. Evans journal

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230244482]
Identifier: MSS SC 556
Scope and Contents

Microfiche copy of holograph journal which covers missionary service in the North Carolina conference of the Southern States Mission, 1900-1901.

Dates: 1900-1901
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Evil encounters with missionaries / Rob Bartlett, 1984

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197233253035], Folder: 6
Identifier: FA 1 Item 6
Scope and Contents

Collection of stories told amongst missionaries about encounters with evil spirits and the devil they have while serving their mission. Includes stories of breaking rules and having evil spirits manifest themselves as a result. Project was created for Utah State University's English 459 course in the spring quarter 1984.

Dates: 1984
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of student folklore projects

John K. Fetzer papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3205
Scope and Contents

Includes photo albums, scrapbooks, newspapers, and pamphlets from Fetzer's missionary service in Germany between 1933 and 1936, as well as correspondence and other materials from the Fetzers's activities. Also includes the autobiography of Naomi Elizabeth Steenblik Fetzer.

Dates: 1933-1965
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Asael Henry Fisher autobiography

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230311695]
Identifier: MSS SC 1457
Scope and Contents

Photocopies of two typescripts of an autobiography by Asael Henry Fisher. Fisher talks about his early years in Utah, his education, his mission experiences, his marriage, and his travels.

Dates: 1970
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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