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Latter Day Saint missionaries -- Hawaii -- Diaries

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

Benjamin Cluff diaries

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1667
Scope and Contents

Contains four diaries and their respective transcripts covering the period from 1881-1909 and detailing Cluff's time as a student at Brigham Young Academy and the University of Michigan, as well as his subsequent appointment as President of the Academy. Also describes his activities and experiences as a plantation owner in Tabasco, Mexico.

Dates: 1881-1909

Sidney Algernon Coray mission diaries

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6037
Abstract

Missionary diaries from the LDS mission of Sidney Algernon Coray while serving in the Hawaiian Islands from 1880 to 1883.

Dates: 1880-1883

John Thomas Giles diaries

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197232486941]
Identifier: MSS 994
Scope and Contents

Handwritten diaries and teaching notes. Giles writes about his daily activities in Provo, Utah; his two missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Hawaii (1890-1897 and 1905-1907); his work at a lime kiln; his work on a railroad; and his teaching of Sunday School for the Church.

Dates: 1890-1927

Charles W. Hancock papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3806
Scope and Contents Collection contains the personal journals of Charles W. Hancock documenting his life from the time of his mission call in 1896 until 1942. The journals include five volumes, along with an additional volume containing a record of baby blessings, priesthood confirmations, baptisms, and other events that occurred during his mission service. Also included in the collection are thirty-six photographs taken during his mission. Images include mission companions, people he served, the mission homes,...
Dates: approximately 1896-1942

Thomas Karren mission journals

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 4065
Scope and Contents Materials include two original volumes of journals kept by Karren while serving as a missionary in the Sandwich Islands (Hawaii). He describes learning the language, teaching doctrines and principles, developing the branch, and attending and holding conferences as well as dealings with ministers of other religions, miracles that occurred, and international events affecting the Sandwich Islands. The end of volume II includes some poems and song lyrics by Karren. Folders three through five...
Dates: 1853-1854

Jane Elizabeth Hyde Molen diary

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230318351]
Identifier: MSS SC 1961
Scope and Contents

Photocopies of a handwritten diary (32 leaves). Molen tells about her departure from Utah and the journey to Hawaii. She also gives accounts of her activities while serving with her husband as a missionary in Hawaii.

Dates: 1876-1877

Orson K. Whitney journal

 Digital Record
Identifier: VMSS76_S2_SS3_SSS2_B6_F34

Orson K. Whitney journal, 1854-1855

 Item — Box 6: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233283990], Folder: 34
Identifier: Vault MSS 76 Series 2 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Missionary journal written by Whitney, giving a lengthy description of his journey from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles and an account of his life and activities in the Hawaiian Islands. Entries date from between May 6, 1854 and March 25, 1855.

Dates: 1854-1855

Ward E. Pack papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197231563963]
Identifier: MSS 449
Abstract Collection includes a handwritten autobiography and diary written by Ward E. Pack between 1854 and 1876. His accounts include family histories, descriptions of his trek to Utah, his activities in Summit County, Utah, and his experiences on missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Hawaii and the Eastern States. Journals also include genealogical information written by his daughter. Also included are letters from John Pack, Ward's father, telling about the migration to...
Dates: 1847-1935