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Missions and Missionaries

 Subject
Subject Source: Cclanarrow

Found in 1165 Collections and/or Records:

Joel Grover diary

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 1832
Scope and Contents

Microfilm copy of a handwritten diary covering the years from 1867 to 1869. Also included are notes and Grover family patriarchal blessings dating to 1912. Also in the collection are two cassette sound tapes and a partial typed transcription of the diary covering the years from 1867 to 1869. The item tells about Grover's experiences as a missionary for the Mormon Church in England.

Dates: 1867-1912

The diary of Joseph Lawson : while serving on a mission to England for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from October 15, 1866 to January 10, 1868

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230348853]
Identifier: MSS 3914
Scope and Contents Joseph Lawson Mission Diary (typed). 79 pages. 15 October 1866 to 10 January 1868. Joseph Lawson was called to serve a mission to England during a General Conference on 8 April 1866. The people in England were excited about his being there from Salt Lake City, his "mountain home," but weren't as interested in the Church at first. Joseph often felt inadequate but prayed for strength to do some good. The journal includes some family history information Joseph found while serving in England....
Dates: 1866-1868

Die Konferenz der Kirch Jesu Christi printed broadside

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230340074]
Identifier: MSS 81
Abstract

The folder contains a printed broadside inviting the public to come to a missionary meeting for the Mormon Church probably in Berlin, Germany in an unspecified year, circa 1900. The item is in German, and an English translation has been provided.

Dates: 1900

Discourse on missionary activities in Great Britain

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233288569]
Identifier: Vault MSS 308
Scope and Contents

Handwritten discourse delivered in the "tabernacle" on Sunday 29 Oct. 1854. The item was recorded by J. V. Long. Richards tells about his experiences as a missionary for the Mormon Church in Great Britain.

Dates: 1854 October 29

Henry Aldous Dixon diaries

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197230218767]
Identifier: MSS 1823
Scope and Contents

Handwritten diaries. Dixon writes about his missionary activities in for the Mormon experience in England and South Africa. Dixon also tells about his work in the general tithing office of the Mormon Church in Salt Lake City, Utah, and his work for the Provo Woolen Mills in Provo, Utah.

Dates: 1860-1880

Larry W. Doman collection on Rulon Wallace Doman

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7804
Scope and Contents

Contains newspaper clippings, letters, journals, and scouting papers of Rulon W. Doman. Most of the materials document his mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Mexico or his service with the Boy Scouts of America. Dated 1922-1990.

Dates: 1922-1990

Dorothy L. Lisonbee correspondence, 1928-2012

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8473 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains letters and cards between Lisonbee and her friends and family. Dated 1928-2012.

Dates: 1928-2012

Dorothy L. Lisonbee papers on community service, 1938-2013

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8473 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains photographs, notes, journals, and other organization materials from Lisonbee's extensive volunteerism in many organizations such as AARP, Arizona Retired Teachers' Association, Kiwanas, and the Friendship Village Founders' Organization. Dated 1938-2013.

Dates: 1938-2013

Dorothy L. Lisonbee personal history, 1924-2014

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8473 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains Lisonbee's autobiography, her research and scrapbooks preparatory to writing the autobiography, a DVD copy of the main story, and photographs. Dated 1924-2014.

Dates: 1924-2014

Dorothy L. Lisonbee photographs, 1891-2014

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8473 Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains photo CDs and negatives of extended family history, descendants, organizations Lisonbee participated in and helped lead, friends, and travel experiences. Dated 1891-2014.

Dates: 1891-2014