Patriarchal blessings (Latter Day Saint churches) -- History
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
William Horne Dame papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 55
Scope and Contents
Contains correspondence, patriarchal blessings, financial records, militia records, photographs, and miscellaneous items. Much of the correspondence is between Dame and General Authorities of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The material relates to Dame's life and activities, including his militia service and his connection to the Mountain Meadows Massacre in 1857.
Dates:
1846-1884
L. John Nuttall papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 790
Scope and Contents
Handwritten diaries, correspondence, lists, minutes, patriarchal blessings, and notes. The materials relate to Nuttall's involvement in numerous Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Utah Militia activities. Nuttall's position as secretary to the president of the Church allowed him to record various observations on Church conduct and doctrine. He records many of the meetings of the Church's ruling bodies. Nuttall also recounts campaigns against the Ute Indians during the Black Hawk...
Dates:
1857-1904