Latter Day Saints -- Utah -- History
Found in 200 Collections and/or Records:
Samuel Uriah Porter autobiography
11 original handwritten journals and 14 photocopies of transcribed copies of the life and travels of Samuel Uriah Porter. Porter talks about his parents, siblings, marriage, farming, assignments in the Mormon Church, family genealogy, travels, and important people in his life.
Questions on Mormon doctrines
Photocopy of typed questions relating to Mormon doctrines of plural marriage, fundamentalism, and rebaptism.
Nils Gunnar Rasmuson papers
Handwritten and typewritten documents on microfilm. They include diaries, correspondence, blessings, certificates, and miscellaneous items. The materials relate largely to Rasmuson's career as a journalist and to his personal life. Also included are papers of Nils' sister, Anna C. Rasmuson.
Joseph E. Rees scrapbook
Scrapbook which contains newspaper clippings and handwritten letters. The clippings contain information on current events in Utah, on Mormonism, and on Mormon Church doctrine. An edition of the "Elders Journal," apublication of the Southern States Mission, is also included.
George Reynolds letters received
Handwritten letters dated April 15, 1876 and October 11, 1876. One is from an H. Jones of Provo, Utah, requesting information on the state of business in Utah. The other is from a William Jennings stating that he does not remember William Dawson.
George Reynolds letters received
Handwritten letters dated April 15, 1876 and October 11, 1876. One is from an H. Jones of Provo, Utah, requesting information on the state of business in Utah. The other is from a William Jennings stating that he does not remember William Dawson.
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.
Silas LeRoy Richards diary and family histories
Handwritten autobiography and diary, family histories, genealogies, patriarchal blessings, and mementos. Much of the material relates to the history and genealogies of the Richards, Rhead (Reed), Stanley, and Huffman (Hoffman) families. Silas was born in Union and later moved to Salt Lake City, Utah. He held several jobs and served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Southern States Mission from 1902 to 1905.
Stephen L. Richards manuscripts
Two typewritten photocopies of an address for the General Conference of the Mormon Church in April 1932, newspaper clippings, and one photocopy of pages 66 and 67 of a General Conference report booklet. Richards attacks dogmatism, intolerance, and bigotry as highly destructive and as enemies of the Mormon faith. The General Conference booklet does not include any kind of information concerning Richards' controversial address.
W. O. Robinson papers
A typewritten autobiography, a history, newspaper clippings, stories, plays, correspondence, poems, music, and photographs. The materials relate to Robinson's service to the Mormon Church, his early life in Farmington, Utah, the celebration of his 102nd birthday, and advice to his children. Box 1/folder 2 contains photos of Robinson.