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Latter Day Saint churches -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 108 Collections and/or Records:

LeGrand Baker published works, 1969-2008

 Series
Identifier: MSS 7518 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains the writings and manuscripts of the articles and books that LeGrand Baker had published. These include "Murder of the Prophet Joseph Smith," "Joseph Smith and Moroni," "Psalms of the Temple," and other manuscripts.

Dates: 1969-2008

Nels Benjamin Lundwall papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1447
Scope and Contents

The collections consists of business and personal correspondence, research materials, and miscellaneous items, which relate to Lundwall's research, writing, finances, and personal life. The collection is divided into two parts: a manuscript section and a microfilm section.

Dates: 1915-1969

Albert R. Lyman histories

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1371
Scope and Contents

Typewritten family histories. Lyman writes about the Edward Patridge and Lucretia Hancock Robinson families. These families were early converts to the Mormon Church. They suffered persecutions, lived in Nauvoo, Illinois, came to Utah, and settled in Fillmore, Utah.

Dates: 1952

Thomas Edgar Lyon, Sr. collection

 Collection — Folder 14: [Barcode: 31197232566841]
Identifier: MSS 2341
Abstract The collection contains: 1. about 320 letters of T. Edgar Lyon to his younger sister, Janette, and her family. 2. a copy of the oral history of T. Edgar Lyon, interviewed by Davis Bitton for the LDS Church Historical Department. 3. T. Edgar Lyon's 1962 dissertation and other publications. 4. additional items relating to Laura Hermana Forsberg and family. 5. microfilm copies of the papers of T. Edgar Lyon (50 reels) from the LDS Church Historical Department. 6. several books read and marked...
Dates: 1802-1991

H. Michael Marquardt papers

 Collection — Carton 1: [Barcode: 31197225542270]
Identifier: MSS 3185
Scope and Contents Collection contains pictures of early Mormon historical sites throughout the United States. Also contains 327 slides to accompany presentation created by donor, along with the manuscript of the presentation (presented on May 18, 1996 for the Mormon Historical Association). Includes one name index to Kirtland Council minute book and index to slides. Also includes one book related to Mormon history with marginalia (Richard H. Cracroft and Neal E. Lambert, A Believing People, Salt Lake City:...
Dates: 1967-1996

Martha Coray notebook

 Digital Record
Identifier: VMSS230
Dates: 1845

Martha Sonntag Bradley research papers for Four Zinas, circa 1836-1975

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3192 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, articles, family blessings, and other materials for Bradley's research. Materials pertain to Hugh B. Brown's family, the Card family, the Huntington family, and other leaders. Materials pertain to daily life, church involvement, and personal histories. Used for Bradley's research in writing a new book. Dated circa 1836-1975.

Dates: circa 1836-1975

E. Cecil McGavin papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 26
Abstract

Collection includes the correspondence, research, and manuscripts of the historian E. Cecil McGavin. The collection dates from circa 1925-1960.

Dates: approximately 1925-1960

Monte Burr McLaws papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2089
Scope and Contents

Collection consists of research files on various historical topics, including war, Mormon history, Utah territorial journalism, family history, American history, and world history. Includes lecture and research notes on McLaws' history classes and research, as well as notes on his work with the Genealogical Society of Utah and oral family history materials. Materials dated from 1955 to 1996.

Dates: 1955-1996

Cyrena Dustin Merrill autobiography

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 2180
Scope and Contents

Autobiography by Cyrena Dustin Merrille, including her experience joining the Mormon Church in 1837, time spent in Far West, Missouri, Nauvoo, Illinois, Winter Quarters, Nebraska, and her migration to Salt Lake City, Utah. She describes the impact of a measles outbreak among Ute Indians in Salt Lake City in 1851, and an 1876 move to Arizona with her family. Also included is a genealogy of the Merrill family. Dated 1898 to 1907.

Dates: 1898-1907