Church Government
Found in 571 Collections and/or Records:
LeGrand Richards letter
Typewritten letter dated 19 Dec. 1942 and addressed to Francis W. Kirkham of Brigham Young University. Richards thanks Kirkham for a copy of Kirkham's "A New Witness for Christ in America."
Myron John Richards diaries and biographies
Handwritten diaries and typewritten biographies of family members. Also included is a digital transcript of these items. Richards outlines the history of his life until the year 1884 when his diaries begin. He lived in Plymouth, Utah, where he served as a bishop for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He had other Church callings including as a member of the stake high council and patriarch. Most of the entries are quite short.
Preston D. Richards papers
The collection consists of papers regarding the life of Preston D. Richards. The collection has correspondence, newspaper clippings, certificates, photographs and other papers. It specifically deals with his life in terms of his business, church, and personal relations. The collection dates 1894-1970.
Stephen L. Richards notes for Remarks
Mimeographed copy of typewritten notes. The item relates to a funeral oration given by Richards on 6 Nov. 1945 eulogizing Joseph J. Cannon. Cannon was an author, editor of the "Deseret News," and a businessman in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Biographical material on Sidney Rigdon
Photocopies of handwritten and typewritten biographies and genealogies of Sidney Rigdon, member of the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The dates of the composition of these materials are uncertain. The handwritten item was created by someone who had met with Rigdon years after Rigdon was no longer associated with the Church. The materials recount the events of Rigdon's life, his association with the LDS Church, and present his family genealogy.
Sidney Rigdon sermon
Photocopy of a handwritten sermon. Rigdon addresses the scripture in Genesis, "and the evening and the morning were the first day." He discusses the beginning of time. The date of the creation of the item is unknown.
Benjamin Riter letters
William Wollerton Riter letters
Handwritten and signed letters. Also included is an "Estimate of cost of Construction of one mile of narrow gauge railroad." Riter writes to the second president of the Mormon Church, Brigham Young, concerning the value of the coal reserves in Summit County, Utah, and the expenses of building a railroad in the area.
Bernardino Rivadavia letter
Handwritten and signed letter. The item was addressed to a chief engineer in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Rivadavia gives the engineer permission to close a contract. Also included is a typed and signed letter from Spencer W. Kimball describing Rivadavia as "one of the most honest and finest builders of Argentina."
Robert G. Vernon papers, 1998-2003
The papers of Robert Vernon contain biographical information from the presentation that Robert did on his step-father, G. Stanley McAllister. There are also various papers relating to the reunion of the New York Stake.