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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

 Subject
Subject Source: Cclabroad

Found in 2744 Collections and/or Records:

Thomas L. Kane correspondence with national and local political leaders, 1845-1877

 Sub-Series — Box 63: Series 1; Series 3; Series 4; Series 11 [Barcode: 31197232570009]
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 4 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains letters between Kane and political figures at the national, state, and territorial levels regarding issues and appointments. Materials date between 1845 and 1877.

Dates: 1845-1877

Thomas L. Kane correspondence with William Wood, 1840-1877

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 2 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains letters of correspondence between Kane and William Wood. The letters date between 1840 and 1877. The bulk of the letters are from 1840 to 1852.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1840-1877

Thomas L. Kane deeds, letters, and other material, 1690-1912

 Series — Box 57: Series 10 [Barcode: 31197232548831]
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 10
Scope and Contents

Contains deeds, programs, letters, poems, and other items related to Kane and the Kane family. Includes genealogical and financial information. Materials date from between 1690 and 1912.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1690-1912

Thomas L. Kane journals, manuscripts, and other material, 1839-1886

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 2 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains journals and notebooks belonging to Kane, as well as manuscripts, letters, passports, and other materials. Items include lists of Kane's everyday dealings, his poetic and philosophical writings, his last will and testament, and his obituary. Materials date between 1839 and 1884.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1839-1886

Thomas L. Kane notes and other material on Indians and settlement of the American West, 1845-1872

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 4 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains notes, letters, and other materials collected by Kane on the Indians of Utah, Indian sign language, and westward expansion. Materials date from between 1845 and 1872.

Dates: 1845-1872

Thomas L. Kane notes, correspondence, and other material from Civil War, 1861-1883

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 5 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, notes, clippings, and other material related to Kane's wartime service. Also contains additional materials related to the war without clear ties to Kane. Materials date from between 1861 and 1883.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1861-1883

Thomas L. Kane papers on the 42nd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 1861-1906

 Sub-Series — Box 60: Series 5; Series 6; Series 8 [Barcode: 31197232569985], Folder: 39-40
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 5 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains letters, telegraphs, newspaper clippings, and other materials related to the formation of the 42nd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment. Contains information on his role in the unit, and conflicts with Charles J. Biddle. Materials date from between 1861 and 1906.

Dates: 1861-1906

Thomas L. Kane papers on the American West and politics, 1845-1930

 Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains material relating to Kane's related activities connected with the development of the American West. Includes information on his lobbying for appointment to territorial governorships, his interests in Alaska and Mexico, Western railroad development, and his correspondence with a variety of state and national politicians.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1845-1930

Thomas L. Kane papers on the Civil War, 1861-1906

 Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains material relating to Kane's Civil War experience, including his correspondence with his wife, his capture by the Confederate Army, his release in a prisoner exchange, his Bucktails regiment, and a variety of post-war materials, including his correspondence with the artist of the murals for the Battle of Gettysburg.

Dates: 1861-1906

Thomas L. Kane personal papers, 1835-1886

 Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains the more personal papers of Kane. It includes papers relating to his youth, a large collection of letters he sent home from England and France, his early correspondence with Elizabeth Wood, and their correspondence following their marriage. It also includes his correspondence with Elizabeth's father, William Wood, as well as with other Kane family members. Materials date between 1835 to 1886.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1835-1886