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Subject Source: Cclabroad

Found in 2745 Collections and/or Records:

James W. Woods memoirs

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230308477]
Identifier: MSS SC 1060
Scope and Contents Photocopied typescript of an autobiography. In 1882 when Woods was "upwards of eighty years of age" he was interviewed for several weeks probably by Edgar R. Harlan with a stenographer present who wrote down the conversations. These materials were later condensed and pertinent portions were woven into a narrative. As a lawyer in Iowa, Woods was involved in many legal actions of that state. Woods was hired by Joseph Smith (1805-1844) to serve as his counselor when he and his brother Hyrum...
Dates: 1882
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / James W. Woods memoirs

John D. Woodward missionary journals

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197230355742]
Identifier: MSS 7476
Abstract

Contains the two missionary journals of John D. Woodward that document his mission to West Germany from 1954 to 1957.

Dates: 1954-1957
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / John D. Woodward missionary journals

Homer Woolf diaries

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 1775
Scope and Contents

Two handwritten diaries by Homer Woolf, one typewritten biography of his wife Loila Woolf by Annie B. W. Rasmussen, and one typewritten autobiography by Eva Elmina Penrod Sabin. Homer Woolf talks about his temporal and spiritual experiences while serving in Virginia.

Dates: 1887-1889
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Homer Woolf diaries

Samuel A. Woolley papers

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197227635452]
Identifier: MSS 3991
Scope and Contents

Samuel A. Woolley Papers include tithing records, Salt Lake 9th ward (1896-1899); several broadsides from the first presidency and presiding Bishopric regarding the handling of tithing; ledger sheets reporting the paying and non-paying of tithing of 9th ward; 9th ward financial records. About 20 items, including bound ledgers.

Dates: 1896-1899
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Samuel A. Woolley papers

Samuel E. Woolley statements on plural marriage

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230241157]
Identifier: MSS SC 440
Scope and Contents

Typescript of statements by early Latter-day Saint Church leaders on plural marriage with a handwritten explanation of origin of collection.

Dates: 1912
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Samuel E. Woolley statements on plural marriage

Barry Wride journal and autobiography

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 204
Scope and Contents

Holograph diary covering April, 1867 to July, 1868 while on a Latter-day Saint Church mission to Wales; retrospective account of his life 1833-1867, 1868-1901 was written in 1901. Entries continue to 1903. Also includes an 8 p. entry by George Thomas Wride, 1 p. entry by Barry Wride's grandchild, a transcript of Wride's patriarchal blessing and a family genealogical record.

Dates: 1867-1903
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Barry Wride journal and autobiography

Alexander Wright mission journal

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 5863
Scope and Contents

Journal by Wright, March 1839 to January 1843, records his journey from Nauvoo, Illinois to the East Coast, his missionary efforts there and then his missionary labors in Scotland. He was one of the first missionaries to the country. It includes an account of his return on the Ship Sydney, and his activities in Altoona, Pennsylvania. His genealogy, financial accounts and some miscellaneous notations are included, including some work he performed on the Nauvoo Temple.

Dates: 1839-1843
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Alexander Wright mission journal

Alexander Walter Wright diaries

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197232481553]
Identifier: MSS 1592
Scope and Contents

Handwritten diaries written by Alexander Wright and his wife, Emma Elizabeth Reeve Wright. These journals were kept while the couple was on a Mormon mission in New Zealand. Two of the diaries were kept by Alexander and three were kept by Emma.

Dates: 1902-1904
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Alexander Walter Wright diaries

William Henry Wright diary

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230347921]
Identifier: MSS 1347
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a handwritten diary. Wright writes about his activities as a missionary for the Mormon Church serving in Wisconsin and England. The original is in possession of James W. Petty in Ogden, Utah.

Dates: 1882-1883
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / William Henry Wright diary

Thomas Wrigley certificate

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230333798]
Identifier: MSS 1148
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a printed and handwritten certificate verifying that a person is a member of the Mormon Church in good standing.

Dates: 1851
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Thomas Wrigley certificate

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