Church Government
Found in 569 Collections and/or Records:
Heber J. Grant letter
Typewritten and signed letter dated 27 July 1932 and addressed to Joseph Fielding Smith, Church Historian of the Mormon Church. Grant tells Smith that he is sending book entitled "Autograph Letters and Documents of George Washington" to be placed in the Historian's Office.
Heber J. Grant letter
Handwritten and signed letter, dated 29 Dec. 1916, and addressed to Sister Taylor. The item accompanied a copy of William Jennings Bryan's "The Prince of Peace" which Grant sent to Taylor.
Heber J. Grant letter to Clifford E. Young
A typed letter signed by Heber J. Grant, and addressed to Clifford E. Young, while he was serving as the first bank manager of the Bank of American Fork. The letter encourages Young to read an accompanying book - probably The New Way to Net Profits, by Fred W. Shibley. The letter is dated May 13, 1929.
Heber J. Grant papers
Typewritten autobiography, poems, correspondence, pamphlets, and a poem of eulogy presented at the time of his death stating many of Grant's accomplishments. Some of the items were signed by Grant and by others. In his autobiography, Grant writes about his experiences and his faith in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Heber J. Grant statements
Photocopy of a 1922 newsclipping concerning political affiliations of the Mormon Church and its members. The Church was not officially aligned politically. The other item is typed, undated, and relates to the conferring of the priesthood in the Mormon Church. Each item is endorsed by Heber J. Grant and the other members of the First Presidency of the Mormon Church.
Hamik Crapiet Gregory patriarchal blessing
Typewritten patriarchal blessing given to Hamik Crapiet Gregory, a native of Iran. The blessing assures Gregory in Mormon theological terms of his ability to attain salvation.
James M. Greig letter
Handwritten and signed letter, dated 17 March 1844, and addressed to the First Presidency of the Mormon Church. Greig writes about the activities of Elijah R. Scwackhammer, "a Transgressor." Greig states that Scwackhammer's conduct was not in line with the teachings of the Mormon faith. A note, signed by Richard Savary, is with the letter stating that Greig is an honest man.
Herman Grether autograph album from the Utah Territory Prison
Contains autographs and personal notes written by various male Mormon Church members and leaders, circa 1887, convicted and incarcerated for polygamy (a violation of the Edmunds Act) at the Utah Territory Prison (Sugarhouse, Salt Lake County, Utah). The book contains testimonials, affirmations of LDS Church doctrine regarding polygamy, expressions of familial support, poetry regarding polygamy, and expressions of sympathy for Herman Grether.
Almerin Grow letter to Brigham Young
Letter written by Grow to Brigham Young, in which Grow requests help in regaining his priesthood and the custody of his children in exchange for moving to Fillmore, Utah, as Young had asked him. Materials dated September 9, 1858.
Jesse Hale letter
Typescript of a signed letter dated March 30, 1845 and addressed to Emma Hale Smith, wife of Joseph Smith (1805-1844). Hale comments on Joseph Smith's generosity to him.