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Church Government

 Subject
Subject Source: Cclanarrow

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Line of authority

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230321652]
Identifier: MSS SC 2303
Scope and Contents

Typewritten essays concerning the proper line of authority in religion. Hunt argues that the proper authority is only found in the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Dates: 1943
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Line of authority

Charles W. Penrose papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 680
Scope and Contents Collection includes a photo of Penrose's home in Farmington, Utah; handwritten and typed poetry by Charles W. Penrose, generally on spiritual topics (but including a sweet acrostic for his wife Lucetta, with transcription); letters written by Charles to William S. Paine (about Moses Thatcher), Cassie Donahoo, and daughter Lucile; printed pamphlets written by Penrose and others on Gospel topics (basic Church doctrine, the plan of salvation, the Second Coming of Christ, the priesthood and...
Dates: 1861-1966
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Charles W. Penrose papers

Frederick Madison Smith letters

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230321645]
Identifier: MSS SC 2302
Scope and Contents

Typewritten and signed letters addressed to Frank S. Hawkins. Smith responds to Hawkins' request for information.

Dates: 1939-1944
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Frederick Madison Smith letters

Joseph Byron Smith papers

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233610507]
Identifier: MSS 8056
Scope and Contents

Contains several documents relating to Joseph Byron Smith's family history and the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saint. Includes a letter to the editor written by Smith and its response, a couple of letters from Smith's father, Joseph Bailey Smith, regarding family history, and documents relating to the Joseph Smith, Sr. Family Reunion, such as invitations and information. Dated 1923-1975.

Dates: 1923-1975
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Joseph Byron Smith papers

Joseph Smith III agreement

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233283404]
Identifier: Vault MSS 41
Scope and Contents

Handwritten, signed agreement dated February 19, 1856, between Joseph Smith III of Nauvoo, Illinois, and Henry R. Dickinson of Hamilton, Illinois, regarding the sale of land.

Dates: 1856 February 19
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Joseph Smith III agreement

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