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Latter Day Saint churches -- History

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 108 Collections and/or Records:

Donald Q. Cannon manuscript for Latter-day Prophets and the Constitution, 1989 March

 Sub-Series — Box 24: Series 5; Series 6, Folder: 36
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 5 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains one typed manuscript of the book Latter-day Prophets and the Constitution, which was edited by Donald Q. Cannon. The book is the seventh volume in the Religious Studies Center Specialized Monograph Series. It contains statements made by each of the prophets of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints up to 1991, when it was published. Dated March 1989.

Dates: 1989 March
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Donald Q. Cannon faculty and family papers / Donald Q. Cannon publications

Donald Q. Cannon publications, 1938-2001

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains research from the publication of two books: Sacred Places: A Comprehensive Guide to LDS Historical Sites and the Encyclopedia of Latter-day Saint History. Also contains a typed manuscript of the book Latter-day Prophets and the Constitution. Donald Q. Cannon co-authored Sacred Places, co-edited the Encyclopedia, and edited Latter-day Prophets. Dated 1938-2001.

Dates: 1938-2001
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Donald Q. Cannon faculty and family papers

Donald Q. Cannon research for Sacred Places, 1966-2000

 Sub-Series — Carton 23: Series 4; Series 5, Folder: 9-28
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 5 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents Contains drafts, manuscript fragments, research notes, and correspondence regarding the publication of Sacred Places: A Comprehensive Guide to LDS Historical Sites. Sacred Places is a six book series that provides information on early Latter-day Saint historic sites. Each volume is a guide book and a compilation of history about the place, the events that happened there, and the people who were involved. The six volumes are New England and Eastern Canada; New York and Pennsylvania; Ohio and...
Dates: 1966-2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Donald Q. Cannon faculty and family papers / Donald Q. Cannon publications

Donald Q. Cannon research for the Encyclopedia of Latter-day Saint History, 1938-2001

 Sub-Series — Box 24: Series 5; Series 6, Folder: 1-35
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 5 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents Contains drafts, research notes, and correspondence regarding the publication of the Encyclopedia of Latter-day Saint History. The Encyclopedia of Latter-day Saint History is a one-volume reference work that provides articles on a variety of Church history topics. The Encyclopedia contains more than one thousand and four hundred entries. More than three hundred and fifty historians contributed to the work, which was edited by Donald Q. Cannon, Arnold K. Garr, Richard O. Cowan, and Richard...
Dates: 1938-2001
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Donald Q. Cannon faculty and family papers / Donald Q. Cannon publications

Lemuel Durfee account book

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230348986]
Identifier: MSS 3943
Abstract

Lemuel Durfee's account book, its typescript, and lyrics to a song, 1817-1829.

Dates: 1817-1829
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Edgar Lyon and family papers, 1915-1971

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2341 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Publications written by the Lyon family.

Dates: Other: 1915-1971
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Thomas Edgar Lyon, Sr. collection

Albert Alonzo Haws journal

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230331578]
Identifier: MSS SC 2935
Scope and Contents Journal detailing Haws' travels and work for the LDS church in St. Paul, Minnesota, including the cities of Minneapolis, MN; Albert Lea, MN; Wabasha, MN; Winona, MN; St. Paul, MN; Lake City, MN; Preston, MN; Glencoe, MN; Caledonia, MN; LaCrosse, WI; Manti, UT; Provo, UT; and Vernal, UT. Includes three patriarchal blessings at the end of the volume, one for Haws and two for his children. The first given by Zebridee Cotrin in Provo, Utah in 1884; the second blessing was given by Nelson...
Dates: 1899-1900
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Hugh B. Brown incoming correspondence, circa 1935-1969

 Sub-Series — Box 19: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233599437], Folder: 3
Identifier: MSS 3192 Series 2 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 9
Scope and Contents

Correspondence from children and also various students and faculty of Brigham Young University following his devotional address given at BYU in May of 1969. Dated circa 1935-1969.

Dates: circa 1935-1969
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Martha Sonntag Bradley research papers / Martha Sonntag Bradley research papers for Four Zinas / Brown family correspondence

Hugh B. Brown outgoing correspondence, circa 1905-1960

 Sub-Series — Box 19: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233599437], Folder: 4-7
Identifier: MSS 3192 Series 2 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 10
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence from Hugh B. Brown to his wife and children; (hereafter, primarily to “Dot,” “Birdie,” and “Ed & Mary”). Topics include daily life, Hugh B. Brown's work, and family news. Dated circa 1905-1960.

Dates: circa 1905-1960
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Martha Sonntag Bradley research papers / Martha Sonntag Bradley research papers for Four Zinas / Brown family correspondence

Hugh Nibley academic correspondence, 1940-2002

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2721 Series 3 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains letters to and from Hugh Nibley including correspondence with Dallin H. Oaks, Russell M. Nelson, Ernest L. Wilkinson, G. Homer Durham, and many other people. The contents are about academic matters. Materials date from 1940 to 2002.

Dates: 1940-2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Hugh Nibley papers / Hugh Nibley professional papers

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