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Apostles (Latter Day Saint churches) -- Correspondence

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:

J. Reuben Clark, Jr. papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 303
Abstract

The great bulk of the J. Reuben Clark Jr. papers were inventoried in 1967. This register is only of the Clark papers that have come to the library since that time. This addendum contains a variety of papers that cover the full life span of Mr. Clark. However, the great bulk of the material here are his personal diaries and his financial records.

Dates: 1871-1961

John B. Fairbanks papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 841
Scope and Contents This collection consists of memorabilia, letters, essays, and biographies of Fairbanks. Three of the letters are from Joseph F. Smith, an apostle and later president, of the Mormon Church. The essays include "The History of Art" and "A Short Sketch of the Life of the Artist John Hafen" by Fairbanks.Two biographies of Fairbanks are in the collection. One is handwritten, 80 pages in length, and is entitled "Interesting Incidents from the Life of J. B. Fairbanks by his Wife...
Dates: 1891-1937

J. Reuben Clark, Jr. papers on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1951-1961

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 303 Series 10
Scope and Contents

Contains seminary and institute directories from 1960-1961 and twelve volumes of the annual report of the Church Welfare Plan.

Dates: 1951-1961

J. Reuben Clark, Jr. photographs, 1953-1960

 Series — Box Addendum 41: Series 16; Series 17 [Barcode: 31197232498615], Folder: 18-21
Identifier: MSS 303 Series 17
Scope and Contents

Contains a few photographs of the KSL radio tower when it was new, images from the dedication of Pioneer Pipeline, several of a trip to Nauvoo, and photographs of Oliver Cowdery's handwritten account of receiving the Aaronic Priesthood.

Dates: 1953-1960

Reed Smoot correspondence, 1891-1941

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1187 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains Reed Smoot's personal and professional correspondence, both outgoing and incoming. Includes letters to government employees and departments, Brigham Young University, and others. Also contains letters to and from Susa Young Gates, Merrill Nibley, and several others. Includes some correspondence to U.S. Presidents, such as Calvin Coolidge and Herbert Hoover. Dated 1891-1941.

Dates: 1891-1941

Reed Smoot diaries, 1880-1932

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1187 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains handwritten diaries documenting the life of Reed Smoot as kept by himself. Includes discussion of his home and family life, thoughts, and other daily events. Dated 1880-1932.

Dates: 1880-1932

Reed Smoot microfilm, 1880-1966

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1187 Series 12
Scope and Contents

Contains several rolls of microfilm, unlabelled. Includes labelled boxes of microfilm which are images of Smoot's diaries. Dated 1880-1966.

Dates: 1880-1966

Reed Smoot speeches and articles, 1883-1941

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1187 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains addresses given by Smoot and articles authored by him. Includes his words on political and other subjects. Also contains his election addresses. Pertains to reclamation projects, prohibition, history, and religion. Newspaper articles address Smoot's life and success as a Senator. Dated 1883-1941.

Dates: 1883-1941

LeGrand Richards letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230322957]
Identifier: MSS SC 2589
Scope and Contents

Typewritten letter dated 19 Dec. 1942 and addressed to Francis W. Kirkham of Brigham Young University. Richards thanks Kirkham for a copy of Kirkham's "A New Witness for Christ in America."

Dates: 1942 December 19

Smoot family paintings, approximately 1880-1941

 Series — Box 64: Series 3; Series 13 [Barcode: 31197231029635], Folder: 6
Identifier: MSS 1187 Series 13
Scope and Contents

Contains a compact disk with nine digital images of Smoot family paintings. The dates of production are not identified for the paintings.

Dates: approximately 1880-1941