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Found in 571 Collections and/or Records:

John D. T. McAllister papers

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230244581]
Identifier: MSS SC 565
Scope and Contents Short typewritten biography with genealogical data, typescripts of selected journal entries concerning crossing the plains, 1851, the corner stone ceremony for the Salt Lake City, Utah Temple, 1852, his mission to England, 1852-1856, and travel with a handcart company on his return. Also included are three poems he wrote, correspondence to his wife, Anne E., and to David H. Cannon, 1886-1895, covering family affairs, political views and temple business, and a description of the Washington...
Dates: 1851-1895
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

John Daniel Thompson McAllister correspondence

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197232536364]
Identifier: MSS 4021
Abstract

The John Daniel Thompson McAllister correspondence consists of letters to and from John Daniel Thompson McAllister regarding, family and religious matters.

Dates: 1881-1908
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Kenneth Fielding McAllister collection of Westchester, NY, LDS Branch newsletters

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197232584075]
Identifier: MSS 8540
Content Description Contains a book of compiled copies of newsletters from the Westchester, NY branch from the years 1944-53. All newsletters give a short brief for the month they are written including: upcoming events, a letter from the branch presidency, spotlights on ward members, travels of ward members, movement in and out of the ward, ill ward memebrs that are in need of prayers, and happenings of the various church organizations within the branch. Occasionally letters from the current ward newsletter...
Dates: Approximately 2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Bruce R. McConkie letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230321942]
Identifier: MSS SC 2335
Scope and Contents

Photocopies of handwritten and signed letters. Thomas B. McAffee, articles editor of the Law Review for University of Utah College of Law, writes a letter requesting information on the Mormon Church's position on capital punishment. His inquiry was answered by Bruce R. McConkie who stated that the law of "Blood Atonement" was never practiced by the Mormon Church, and the church supports the local secular laws on the matter of capital punishment.

Dates: 1978
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Bruce R. McConkie speech

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230311976]
Identifier: MSS SC 1479
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of typed speech by Bruce R. McConkie entitled "All are alike unto God." McConkie talks of teaching Mormon doctrine to every nation on earth and bringing as many people as possible unto the Lord.

Dates: 1979
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

L. H. McCullough diaries

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230306364]
Identifier: MSS SC 874
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a diary kept in a notebook. One section of the journal covers the years 1885-1886 when McCullough traveled to California to work. The remaining section covers the years 1895-1896. At this time McCullough was active in the Mormon Church. He visited local Mormon wards and branches and held meetings relating to the Sunday School.

Dates: 1885-1896, bulk 1895-1896
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

David O. McKay letter

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230319771]
Identifier: MSS SC 2156
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a handwritten letter addressed to William Conover and signed by David O. McKay. McKay commends Conover and other former Mormon missionaries for translating "What Jesus Taught" into the Tahitian language.

Dates: 1948
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

David O. McKay letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230237023]
Identifier: MSS SC 264
Scope and Contents

TLS which presents his views on blacks and the Mormon Priesthood in a letter to John E. Denhalter, Jr.

Dates: 1947
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

David O. McKay letter to John E. Denhalter

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233294385]
Identifier: Vault MSS 702
Scope and Contents Typed and signed letter addressed to John E. Denhalter, Jr. at Brigham Young University and dated November 3, 1947. The letter is McKay's response to Denhalter's request for an explanation of the Mormon Church's position on denying the priesthood to the black race. McKay explains that denying the priesthood to the black race did not originate with the prejudices of men but is part of the eternal plan of God. McKay assures Denhalter that God is just, that all people will be rewarded for their...
Dates: 1947 November 3
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

David O. McKay letters

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230324748]
Identifier: MSS SC 2494
Scope and Contents

Typewritten and signed letters dated 19 Oct. 1942 and 3 Feb. 1944. The items are addressed to Dr. Francis W. Kirkham. McKay thanks Kirkham for information on the proper pronunciation of names found in the Book of Mormon.

Dates: 1944 February 3; 1942 October 19
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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