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Found in 213 Collections and/or Records:

Donald Q. Cannon primary source materials, 1978-1992

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 2 Sub-Series 9
Scope and Contents

Includes photocopies of newspapers from 19th century Nauvoo, typescripts of The Far West Record, and photocopies of several diaries. Dated 1978-1992.

Dates: 1978-1992
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6154, Donald Q. Cannon faculty and family papers / Donald Q. Cannon research

Donald Q. Cannon professional organizations and activities, 1983-2006

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Arranged in three series: 1. Mormon History Association, 1983-2006. 2. World Religions Seminar, 1992-1999. 3. Provo City Landmarks Commission Tour, 1999.

Dates: 1983-2006
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6154, Donald Q. Cannon faculty and family papers

Donald Q. Cannon research, 1950-2007

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 2
Scope and Contents Contains research materials acquired by Donald Q. Cannon on various topics related to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Research topics include the city of Nauvoo, the legend of Zelph the Lamanite, the history of the Church in Germany, the Nauvoo pineries, and other general Church topics. Also includes photocopies of autobiographies and personal histories of Mormon pioneers collected by Donald Q. Cannon as part of his publication project Voices from the Past, and photocopies...
Dates: 1950-2007
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6154, Donald Q. Cannon faculty and family papers

Donald Q. Cannon research about pineries, 1981

 Sub-Series — Carton 17: Series 2, Folder: 15-20
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 2 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Includes research materials gathered by Donald Q. Cannon that relate to the pineries in Wisconsin which supplied Nauvoo with lumber. Sawmills in Wisconsin cut the lumber, which was then floated down the Mississippi River in rafts until it reached Nauvoo. Materials are dated 1981.

Dates: 1981
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6154, Donald Q. Cannon faculty and family papers / Donald Q. Cannon research

Donald Q. Cannon research about Zelph, 1976-2007

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 2 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Includes research materials gathered by Cannon related to the legend of Zelph the Lamanite. Includes information on Joseph Smith and Book of Mormon geography, statements about the legend, and archaeological research related to the topic. Dated 1976-2007.

Dates: 1976-2007
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6154, Donald Q. Cannon faculty and family papers / Donald Q. Cannon research

Donald Q. Cannon research for Voices from the Past, 1980

 Sub-Series — Carton 18: Series 2, Folder: 1-5
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 2 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents

Includes photocopies of autobiographies and personal histories of Mormon pioneers collected by Donald Q. Cannon as part of his publication project Voices from the Past: Diaries, Journals, and Autobiographies. The project was part of the Campus Education Week Program and was edited by Donald Q. Cannon and Leonard J. Arrington. Dated 1980.

Dates: 1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6154, Donald Q. Cannon faculty and family papers / Donald Q. Cannon research

Donald Q. Cannon research on Germany, 1998-2004

 Sub-Series — Carton 17: Series 2, Folder: 3-14
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 2 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Includes research materials that relate to the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Germany that were collected by Donald Q. Cannon. Donald Q. Cannon served as a missionary to the North German Mission from 1957 to 1959. Dated 1998-2004.

Dates: 1998-2004
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6154, Donald Q. Cannon faculty and family papers / Donald Q. Cannon research

Donald Q. Cannon research on Nauvoo, 1962-1993

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents Includes research materials collected by Donald Q. Cannon that relate to the city of Nauvoo, Illinois. Nauvoo was founded in 1839 in the area previously known as Commerce, Illinois, by members of the Church of Jesus-Christ of Latter-day Saints. The city served as the center of the Church until 1846, when the main body of Church members left the city due to hostility from the locals. Many important Church events occurred in Nauvoo, including the building of the Nauvoo Temple in 1841. Dated...
Dates: 1962-1993
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6154, Donald Q. Cannon faculty and family papers / Donald Q. Cannon research

Donald Q. Cannon study abroad, approximately 1951-2000

 Sub-Series — Carton 20: Series 3, Folder: 30-39
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 3 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Includes travel information and receipts, class materials, and participant lists for study abroad programs supervised by Donald Q. Cannon. Dated 1989-1995.

Dates: approximately 1951-2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6154, Donald Q. Cannon faculty and family papers / Donald Q. Cannon teaching and instructional materials

Donald Q. Cannon teaching and instructional materials, 1951-2000

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Arranged in three series: 1. Donald Q. Cannon pedagogical materials, 1951-2000. 2. Donald Q. Cannon study abroad, 1989-1995. 3. Donald Q. Cannon collectino of theses and dissertations, 1955-1991.

Dates: 1951-2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6154, Donald Q. Cannon faculty and family papers

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