Religion
Subject
Subject Source: CCLA Browse List Broad Terms
Found in 877 Collections and/or Records:
A. O. Smoot blessings and other material, 1837-1899
File — Box 2: Series 2 [31197227657209], Folder: 19
Identifier: MSS 3843 Series 2
Scope and Contents
Primarily blessings given either to A.O Smoot (by Joseph Smith, Sr. and Wilford Woodruff) or by him to his wives and children, including adoptees; dated 1837-1899.
A. R. Miskin personal correspondence, 1911-1955
Series — Carton 1: Series 1; Series 2 [31197233632444], Folder: 1-10
Identifier: MSS 8071 Series 1
Scope and Contents
Contains the personal correspondence of A.R. Miskin with family members and other individuals from Utah, Idaho, and other locations. Dates range from 1911-1955.
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
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A. R. Miskin papers
Charlotte H. Evans Adams and Henry A. Orme letters
File — Folder 1: [31197232490208]
Identifier: MSS 630
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter dated 1938 in which Adams states that she heard Martin Harris testify to the authenticity of the Book of Mormon in a speech given at the General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1870. Also included is a letter by Henry A. Orme in which he outlines the life of Charlotte Adams, his grandmother.
Dale W. Adams research collection on Mormons in Ohio
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2376
Scope and Contents
The contents of this collection represent the research notes of Dale Adams regarding several important events in the early history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In many cases, photocopies of original sources are included in the collection. The main focus of the collection is the Ohio period of LDS history, with particular attention being paid to Solomon Spaulding (or Spalding) and D. Philastus Hurbut (or Hurlburt).
Merle V. Adams papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8108
Scope and Contents
Collection contains photocopies of family scrapbook items relating to Merle V. Adams' career and family life. Also includes family biographies, Merle's filmography, copies of newspaper articles that mention Adams, and information about a hidden treasure reported to be near Kanab that Adams helped look for. Dated 1934-2014.
Alma L. Jensen affidavit and statement
File — Folder 1: [31197230335736]
Identifier: MSS 911
Scope and Contents
Typewritten and signed affidavit and a handwritten statement. Jensen affirms that he met Martin Harris (1783-1875) in the summer of 1875. Harris told him about the authenticity of the Book of Mormon.
Joseph Smith, Jr. agreement with Martin Harris
File — Folder 1: [31197230338599]
Identifier: MSS 929
Scope and Contents
Photocopy of a handwritten and signed agreement dated 16 Jan. 1830 in Manchester, New York. Smith authorizes Martin Harris to sell copies of the Book of Mormon. The item was witnessed by Oliver Cowdery.
William Ajax letter to William Lewis
Item — Folder 1: [31197232577194]
Identifier: MSS 8692
Scope and Contents
Materials include a photocopied letter from William Ajax (Centre, Utah) to William Lewis (Aberdare, Wales), dated March 18, 1893. Ajax writes about Wales, Utah, and the building of the Salt Lake City temple. He says that the fine quality masonry has been built by Welshmen. He also talks about his education, current interests, describes his emmigration from Wales to Utah, and discusses his opinions about Mormonism and religion. Dated March 18, 1893.
Alice Hazel Stallings Evans correspondence, 1918-1977
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8244 Series 8 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents
Letters written to and by Alice Hazel Stallings Evans. Majority of letters written by her sister, Mary Stallings. Other letters written by close friend Edith Sargent. Materials dated 1918-1977.
Alice Hazel Stallings Evans diaries, 1937-1938
Series — Box 3: Series 3; Series 4; Series 5; Series 6 [31197235217566], Folder: 11
Identifier: MSS 8244 Series 5
Scope and Contents
Consists of two yearly journals belonging to Alice Hazel Stallings Evans. Journals discuss everyday occurrences and personal reflections. Dated 1937-1938.