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Church history

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 7 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

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 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

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

Mormon Americana Acquisitions (not original manuscripts), A-M, 1825-1947

 Series
Identifier: MSS 823 Series 9
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Collection contains correspondence, diaries, and research materials of M. Wilford Poulson. Some of this material is regarding his work as a psychologist. Also included are many important research documents pertaining to the Chuch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which include diaries, letters, and newspaper clippings. Much of the research of the early church history pertains to Joseph Smith. The documents date from 1826-1964. Some of the materials are originals while many are...
Dates: 1825-1947

Nelson B. Wadsworth collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS P 518
Scope and Contents

Materials include photographs, copies of daguerrotypes, books, research materials, magazines, and newspapers. Materials were accumulated by Nelson Wadsworth as part of his research of the history of photographers, Utah photographers, Utah and LDS church history. Also included are personal documents and academic materials. Materials dated approximately 1850-2008.

Dates: approximately 1850-2008