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Found in 30 Collections and/or Records:

J. Max Anderson papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9228
Scope and Contents The collection contains various resources and writings from J. Max Anderson. This includes one of the manuscripts for his book "The Polygamy Story" which was later published in 1979. Included are notes and feedback regarding the book, as well as other resources and research. The research focuses mainly on historical accounts from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its leaders and and members of the church from the 1800s and early 1900s. Also includes two floppy disks from...
Dates: 1935-1979
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / J. Max Anderson papers

L. John Bingham papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8363
Scope and Contents

Contains a Luther Bible, an Triple Combination (Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price) from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and The Voice of Warning, all in German. Also includes a daily appointment book, in German and English. Dated approximately 1938-1940.

Dates: 1938-1940
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / L. John Bingham papers

Hugh B. Brown research files

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3084
Scope and Contents

Collection includes correspondence, books, pamphlets, lectures, and manuscripts. The material was written, received, or collected by Brown. The bulk of the material is from the 1960s and religious in nature, although many files also address political issues.

Dates: 1934-1972
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Hugh B. Brown research files

Burtis F. and Edythe Christenson Robbins mission papers, 1947-1966

 Series
Identifier: MSS 7405 Series 2
Scope and Contents note

Materials from the Robbins' mission together to Germany, where Burtis F. Robbins served as mission president. Materials include letters, books, photographs, and other items of memorabilia. Materials date from 1947-1966.

Dates: 1947-1966
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7405, Burtis F. and Edythe Christenson Robbins papers

Burtis F. Robbins mission papers, 1911-1914

 Series
Identifier: MSS 7405 Series 1
Scope and Contents note

Materials from Burtis F. Robbins' first mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Germany and Switzerland, dating from 1911 to 1914.

Dates: 1911-1914
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7405, Burtis F. and Edythe Christenson Robbins papers

Facer family books, circa 1856-1977

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2332 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains books belonging to the Joseph Facer family. Includes religious texts, as well as historical and genealogical works. Volumes date from approximately 1856 to 1977.

Dates: Other: circa 1856-1977
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2332, Facer family papers

Facer family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2332
Abstract

Contains books, records, diaries, correspondence, and other documents from Joseph Facer's life, dealing mainly with his service in the LDS Church. Also contains Hill and Richards family books and a detailed history on the John Kenny and Agnes Hill Richards families and the Alexander Hill and Elizabeth Currie Hill families(the grandparents and great-grandparents of Emma Richards Facer, Joseph's wife).

Dates: 1856-1977
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Facer family papers

George Facer Family Organization collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2358
Abstract

Contains diaries, books, and other documents related to the Facer family, life in 19th and early-20th century Utah, and the LDS Church.

Dates: 1883-2001
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / George Facer Family Organization collection

George Facer Family Organization family books, 1883-1977

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2358 Series 4
Scope and Contents note

Family books.

Dates: Other: 1883-1977
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2358, George Facer Family Organization collection

Joseph Y. Haight mission papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6940
Scope and Contents Contains several types of materials used by Haight during his mission to the island of Tahiti from 1899 to 1902. The collection contains photographs of Tahitian missionaries, scenery, and people. It also contains a missionary Bible, used by Haight during his three years in Tahiti. In this Bible, there are multiple personal notes written by Haight in both English and Tahitian, listing references and spiritual realizations. The Latter-day Saint Articles of Faith are also pasted into the front...
Dates: 1899-1902
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Joseph Y. Haight mission papers

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