Church Government
Found in 569 Collections and/or Records:
Membership record of Alice Bigler Garrett
Printed and handwritten membership record of the Mormon Church for Alice Bigler Garrett. The item lists Garrett's birth, baptism, confirmation, marriage, and presents a description of her physical appearance.
Geauga County (Ohio) court record
One handwritten court record. The item is a copy made in 1860 by William N. Keeny, clerk of Geauga County, of the original court record dated 1839. The Halsted Haines Co. sued Joseph Smith (1805-1844), Hyrum Smith, Olivery Cowdery, Sidney Rigdon, Brigham Young, and other Mormon Church leaders for redress in connection with questionable business practices. Since the defendants failed to appear when summoned, the plaintiffs were awarded $2337.35 plus expenses.
Genealogies of Mormons
Handwritten list of Mormons which includes the names of their immediate ancestors. The list also presents such dates as when these individuals were baptized and when they were given various priesthood offices and by whom. Many of thes individuals lived in Mayfield, Utah.
General Church Board of Education certificate
Printed and handwritten certificate. The item is a license which authorizes Hyrum H. Anderson to teach religion classes for the Mormon Church in Provo, Utah. The item was signed by the president of the Mormon Church, Wilford Woodruff, and by George Reynolds and Karl G. Maeser.
General Tithing Store ten cents
Printed and signed bill for ten cents issued by the General Tithing Store House of the Mormon Church. The currency was "good only for meat at the General Tithing Store House."
The globe
Photocopy of a handwritten and signed statement dated 15 April 1844. Smith outlines his views on many political issues in the United States.
L. Brent Goates collection of Harold B. Lee papers
Mrs. T. A. Goffe letter to Brigham Young
Handwritten and signed letter, dated 26 Nov. 1875, and addressed to Brigham Young, second president of the Mormon Church. Mrs. Goffe writes about the possibility of finding employment for her husband, Theodore A. Goffe.
Glen Gottfredson papers
Contains a record of Gottfredson's military service aboard the U.S.S. Phoenix during World War II. Also contains materials pertaining to the history of the Pioneer Ward in Provo, Utah. Dated 1910-1969.
Carter E. Grant papers
Includes correspondence, research materials, newsclippings, books, and memorabilia. These items deal with Grant's career and writings. Many of them relate to Mormon and Western history.