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Religion

 Subject
Subject Source: Cclabroad

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

David J. Evans letter to David John

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3995
Scope and Contents

Materials include a letter from David J. Evans to David John, counselor in the Utah Stake presidency, dated August 27, 1879. In it, Evans resigns as bishop in Lehi, Utah, because of health concerns.

Dates: 1879 August 27
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / David J. Evans letter to David John

David John diaries

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 21
Scope and Contents Materials include five volumes of handwritten diaries kept by John from 1856 until his death in 1908. Contents include an autobiographical sketch, descriptions of migration to Utah, missions served in Wales and Great Britain, arrest, trial, and imprisonment for polygamy, and experiences while serving in various religious or political capacities. Includes information pertaining to ordinations, blessings, and speeches given, letters sent or received, and dreams or visions received. Volumes 1-4...
Dates: 1856-1951; Majority of material found within 1856-1908
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / David John diaries

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