Photocopies and microfilmed copies of letters, pamphlets, newspaper articles, sections of books, maps, biographies, histories, and miscellaneous items. The materials relate to a large range of topics in the early history of the Mormon Church, to its early leaders and presidents, and to the genealogies of early prominent members of that faith. The materials were acquired in various research institutions in Massachusetts.

Includes photocopies of newspapers from 19th century Nauvoo, typescripts of The Far West Record, and photocopies of several diaries. Dated 1978-1992.

Includes research materials gathered by Donald Q. Cannon that relate to the pineries in Wisconsin which supplied Nauvoo with lumber. Sawmills in Wisconsin cut the lumber, which was then floated down the Mississippi River in rafts until it reached Nauvoo. Materials are dated 1981.

Includes research materials gathered by Cannon related to the legend of Zelph the Lamanite. Includes information on Joseph Smith and Book of Mormon geography, statements about the legend, and archaeological research related to the topic. Dated 1976-2007.

Includes research materials that relate to the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Germany that were collected by Donald Q. Cannon. Donald Q. Cannon served as a missionary to the North German Mission from 1957 to 1959. Dated 1998-2004.