Church Government
Found in 571 Collections and/or Records:
George Albert Smith papers
Henry A. Smith papers
Contains papers, photographs, and correspondence related to the life and career of Smith. Dated approximately 1910-2002.
Hyrum M. Smith diary
Typescript of a diary which describes a trip to Yellowstone National Park.
John Fewson Smith letter to Brigham Young
Handwritten and signed letter, dated 26 Jan. 1866, and addressed to Brigham Young, the second president of the Mormon Church. Smith writes to Young about a real estate transaction.Mormon railroad man living in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Joseph Smith affidavit
Photocopy of a handwritten and signed statement. Smith stated that he was "elected Sole Trustee" of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for life. The item was notarized in Nauvoo, Illinois, for Hancock County.
Joseph Byron Smith papers
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.
Joseph Smith correspondence
Photocopies of handwritten correspondence. The items include a letter to the president of the United States, John Tyler (1790-1862), requesting federal aid from the mobs in Illinois; a note to Smith's wife, Emma Hale Smith (1804-1879); and a receipt for Joseph Smith's coffin.
Joseph Smith deed
Typescript of a deed and items which verify its validity. The materials document Smith's purchase of land in the town of Harmony in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.
Joseph F. Smith letter to James E. Steele
Contains a letter to James E. Steele from Joseph F. Smith, dated March 3, 1902. The letter addresses the United States Congress banning polygamy within the United States and the effect that it would have on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The letter asks that James E. Steele, as the Stake President of the Bingham Idaho Stake, find out the number of polygamous families living within his stake in 1902.