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Immigration and American Expansion

 Subject
Subject Source: Cclabroad

Found in 80 Collections and/or Records:

Alaska Anchorage mission report

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230317999]
Identifier: MSS SC 1929
Scope and Contents

The item is a bound photocopy of the original typewritten report. The report is a summary of the activities of Snarr as mission president. It contains statistics on the growth of the Mormon Church in the region and on programs being implemented to increase church member activity.

Dates: 1981
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Alaska Anchorage mission report

Alvin Fielding and Amelia Atkins Smith letters, 1902-1907

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7952 Series 3
Scope and Contents Contains photocopies and transcripts of letters and postcards between Alvin and Amelia Smith, including correspondence from their courtship and during his missionary service in England. The letters discuss routine aspects of missionary work, such as finances and accommodations, investigators, companions and conferences, local attitudes, and events. Also includes descriptions of life in the Smith family, such as births and deaths, weddings, financial circumstances, and events of daily life....
Dates: 1902-1907
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7952, Alvin Fielding and Amelia Atkins Smith letters

Arizona historian tells of early 'Mormon' settlement in that section : gives high praise to pioneers

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230305572]
Identifier: MSS SC 804
Scope and Contents

Partial transcript of a speech given by McClintock at an LDS stake conference in Phoeniz, Arizona, February 6, [1920]. Reviews the role of the Mormon pioneers in settling Arizona and their accomplishments.

Dates: approximately 1920
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Arizona historian tells of early 'Mormon' settlement in that section : gives high praise to pioneers

LaMar C. Berrett papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 7968
Scope and Contents

Contains the research material, notes, photographs, and other material of Berrett, including research on Mormon Trail history, history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and scrapbooks of tours conducted by LaMar C. Berrett. Dates range from 1931-2007.

Dates: 1931-2007
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / LaMar C. Berrett papers

Biography of William Rufus Rogers Stowell

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230348556]
Identifier: MSS 506
Abstract

Includes typewritten and handwritten biographies of William Rufus Rogers Stowell. Also included are typed excerpts from the biography and photocopies of an account of Stowell's death handwritten by his grandson, Earl Stowell. William Stowell was a convert to the Mormon Church. He lived in Nauvoo, Illinois, migrated to Utah in 1852, served in the Utah Militia during the Utah Expedition, served on missions for the Mormon Church, and went to Mexico to avoid prosecution for polygamy.

Dates: approximately 1893-1950
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Biography of William Rufus Rogers Stowell

William Augustus Bringhurst diary

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197225532925]
Identifier: MSS 3143
Scope and Contents One missionary diary of William Augustus Bringhurst, volume two, from 25 October 1897-24 June 1898, while he was serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in California. Also includes typed and electronic transcripts of his personal journal with approximately 25 short entries from 1886-1908; the first volume of his missionary diary, kept January 1897-25 October 1897; and the second volume of his missionary diary, kept 25 October 1897-24 June 1898. Includes a...
Dates: 1897-1898
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / William Augustus Bringhurst diary

James H. Buck papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6941
Scope and Contents

Contains a journal from Buck's mission to England, some books regarding his mission, postcards, photographs, a booklet of newspaper clippings, and documents stating ordination and draft registration. Materials date from between 1886 and 1962.

Dates: 1886-1962
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / James H. Buck papers

James Lovett Bunting diaries

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 738
Scope and Contents Handwritten diaries. Bunting writes about his service as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1857 to 1858 and his immigration to Utah in 1858. Bunting describes his preparation for the overland journey, which began at Florence, Nebraska, and the basic geography of the route. He also mentions meeting Colonel Thomas Kane. The diaries also describe Bunting's activities in Salt Lake City, Utah, his service in the Black Hawk War in 1866, his move to Kanab, Utah,...
Dates: 1857-1920; 1857-1920
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / James Lovett Bunting diaries

Mary Burne letter to Mary Russell

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230310507]
Identifier: MSS SC 1314
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter by Mary Burne, dated December 28, 1844 and addressed to Mary Russell in Ray County, Missouri. Burne suggests to Russell that she return to Canada and reject the Mormon faith and no longer endure hardships due to her husband's death.

Dates: 1844 December 28
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Mary Burne letter to Mary Russell

Cheney family papers

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230241660]
Identifier: MSS SC 480
Scope and Contents

Typewritten autobiographical and biographical sketches and copies of correspondence. Describes conversion to Mormon Church, life in Nauvoo, Illinois, immigration to Utah and pioneering in Utah and the West. Also includes a letter from the donor.

Dates: 1841-1932
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Cheney family papers

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