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Church history

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:

Donald Q. Cannon and Reid L. Neilson collection of student papers on international church history

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 6197
Scope and Contents

Contains student essays from the International History of the Church course at Brigham Young University. Essays recall the development of Christianity and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the various countries of the world. Materials dated 2000 to 2013.

Dates: 2000-2013

Collection of church history photographs

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197232572203]
Identifier: UA 5738
Scope and Contents

Contains oversize black and white photographs. Includes photographs of President Spencer W. Kimball as well as Mormons from different areas of the world, such as Tonga, the Navajo Nation, and unidentified countries in Africa or the Middle East. Dates from approximately 1946-1980.

Dates: approximately 1946-1980

Geschichte der christlichen Kirche

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230315050]
Identifier: MSS SC 1729
Scope and Contents

Handwritten overview of the history of Christianity. The volume includes also some remarks on doctrinal and ethical development. The item is written from a Protestant perspective. The document is in German.

Dates: 1868

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

Hugh Nibley papers from Claremont Graduate School, approximately 1939-1982, bulk: bulk approximately 1939-1942

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2721 Series 3 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains notes, schedules, and letters of Hugh Nibley while he taught at Claremont Graduate School. Materials date from approximately 1939 to 1982.

Dates: approximately 1939-1982; Majority of material found within approximately 1939-1942

Hugh Nibley papers on Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies (FARMS), 1981-2000

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2721 Series 3 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains articles, letters, newsletters, and memorandums collected by Hugh Nibley during his involvement with the Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies. The content's topics include history of Hugh Nibley, updates and changes in the group, meeting minutes, and scriptural studies. Materials date from 1981 to 2000.

Dates: 1981-2000

Hugh Nibley professional papers, 1844-2003, bulk: bulk 1950-2003

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2721 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains academic personal papers and correspondence, letters from fans, photocopies of various writings, papers, book catalogs and teaching materials collected by Hugh Nibley. Topics include the works of Hugh Nibley, Christian and Mormon history and teachings, and events Nibley participated in or attended. Materials date from 1902 to 2003, bulk from 1950 to 2003.

Dates: 1844-2003; Majority of material found within 1950-2003

Clifton G. M. and Irene Pack Kerr family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 8844
Scope and Contents Includes photograph albums, scrapbooks, histories, books, and other materials detailing the lives of Clifton and Irene Kerr and their family, the announcement and construction of the London Temple, Clifton's political career, important events for the two including their birthdays and funerals, cassette tapes of important events in their family (including welcome home talks, farewells, and devotionals), etc. Materials dated approximately 1848-2000 with the bulk of the materials dated between...
Dates: approximately 1851-2000; Majority of material found within 1970-2000

Miscellaneous but incomplete remnants of Mormon Americana items, date of production not identified

 File — Box 10: Series 11 [Barcode: 31197230220854], Folder: 19
Identifier: MSS 823 Series 11

Mormon Americana Acquisitions (not original manuscripts), 1831-1953

 Series
Identifier: MSS 823 Series 11
Scope and Contents

Contains documents, mostly photocopies, relating to the early history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Compiled by M. Wilford Poulson.

Dates: 1831-1953