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Patriarchal blessings (Mormon Church)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 207 Collections and/or Records:

A. O. Smoot patriarchal blessing for Abraham Owen Smoot II

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197239236422]
Identifier: MSS 8886
Scope and Contents

Contains a father's patriarchal blessing given to Abraham Owen Smoot II by his father, A. O. Smoot. Date of production not identified.

Dates: date of production not identified
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / A. O. Smoot patriarchal blessing for Abraham Owen Smoot II

Sidney B. Sperry papers

 Collection
Identifier: UA 618
Scope and Contents Contains correspondence, family papers, financial records, photographs, and memorabilia produced by Sperry. Materials document his professional and personal life, including his service at Brigham Young University, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and in civic affairs. Pamphlet was published in 1936 as an orientation to in-coming freshmen. It gives information about important dates in the school year, available activities, and explanations of college jargon. Materials date...
Dates: 1921-1971
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Sidney B. Sperry papers

Frank Y. Taylor papers

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230306018]
Identifier: MSS SC 842
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of an autobiographical sketch by Taylor, a photoduplicated copy of the "Book of Remembrance" for the "Granite Stake of Zion," and photocopies of Taylor's newspaper obituary. The personal history is short and outlines the author's life from birth to the year 1905. It includes the blessing given to him as a baby and several patriarchal blessings he received.

Dates: 1905-1976
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Frank Y. Taylor papers

Thomas Bullock blessing by Wilford Woodruff, 1856 September 6

 Item — Folder 7: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197233294989]
Identifier: Vault MSS 772 Series 3 Item 4
Scope and Contents

Contains a recorded blessing setting apart Thomas Bullock for his mission to England. The blessing was pronounced by Wilford Woodruff with Parley P. Pratt and Joseph Young also participating. Dated September 6, 1856.

Dates: 1856 September 6
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 772, Thomas Bullock papers / Thomas Bullock family blessings

Thomas Bullock blessing by Wilford Woodruff

 Digital Record
Identifier: VMSS772_S3_F7_I4
Dates: 1856 September 6
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Thomas Bullock family blessings, 1845-1879

 Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 772 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains patriarchal blessings, blessings of comfort, and blessings of healing given to various members of Thomas Bullock's family. A majority of the blessings are given in Utah. Dated 1845-1879.

Dates: 1845-1879
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 772, Thomas Bullock papers

Thomas Bullock patriarchal blessing by George A. Smith, 1855 April 24

 Item — Folder 7: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197233294989]
Identifier: Vault MSS 772 Series 3 Item 2
Scope and Contents

Contains a recorded blessing given to Thomas Bullock by the apostle George A. Smith in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dated April 24, 1855.

Dates: 1855 April 24
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 772, Thomas Bullock papers / Thomas Bullock family blessings

Thomas Bullock patriarchal blessing by George A. Smith

 Digital Record
Identifier: VMSS772_S3_F7_I2
Dates: 1855 April 24
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Thomas Bullock patriarchal blessing by Isaac Morley, 1855 December 16

 Item — Folder 7: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197233294989]
Identifier: Vault MSS 772 Series 3 Item 3
Scope and Contents

Contains a recorded blessing given to Thomas Bullock by Isaac Morley in Fillmore City, Utah. Dated December 16, 1855.

Dates: 1855 December 16
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 772, Thomas Bullock papers / Thomas Bullock family blessings

Thomas Bullock patriarchal blessing by Isaac Morley

 Digital Record
Identifier: VMSS772_S3_F7_I3
Dates: 1855 December 16
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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