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Patriarchal blessings (Mormon Church)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 210 Collections and/or Records:

Job Smith autobiography and letters received

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230320589]
Identifier: MSS SC 2202
Scope and Contents

Typewritten autobiography and photocopies of handwritten letters received by Smith. Also included are typescripts of Job Smith's "Recollections" of the first president of the Mormon Church, Joseph Smith (1805-1844), and photocopies of handwritten and typewritten certificates. The letters are from prminent Mormon Church leaders. Also included is a photocopy of a handwritten patriarchal blessing received by Smith.

Dates: 1860-1902
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

John Smith notebook

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230313709]
Identifier: MSS SC 1638
Scope and Contents

Notebook containing handwritten miscellaneous entries and a loose sheet both of which contain various handwritten genealogies of families in Logan, Utah. The notebook also contains notes on Mormon missionary activities in England in 1889-90 and four patriarchal blessings given by John Smith (1832-1911).

Dates: 1865-1921
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

John Smith patriarchal blessings

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230317155]
Identifier: MSS SC 1895
Scope and Contents

Photocopies of three handwritten items. The documents are two copies of the same patriarchal blessing given to Charles Hawkins on 12 Aug. 1888 and a copy of a patriarchal blessing given to Susan Sophia Hawkins on 2 Aug. 1888. The blessings assure Charles and Susan Hawkins that they are noble spirits who will be able to go to heaven.

Dates: 1888 August
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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

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

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
Image of Thomas Bullock blessing by Wilford Woodruff
Image of Thomas Bullock blessing by Wilfor...

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 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 / Thomas Bullock papers / Thomas Bullock family blessings

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 / Thomas Bullock papers
Image of Thomas Bullock patriarchal blessing by George A. Smith
Image of Thomas Bullock patriarchal blessi...

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

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