Latter Day Saint churches -- Presidents -- History
Found in 62 Collections and/or Records:
Frederick William Seward autobiography
Typewritten excerpt taken from a "memo of his life and selections from his letters 1861-1872." Seward writes about coming to Utah by train and describes what he saw in Salt Lake City. He met the president of the Mormon Church, Brigham Young (1801-1877), and relates what Young said about Mormon polygamy.
Emma Hale Smith certificate of guardianship
Handwritten certificate, dated 3 May 1847, establishing Emma's guardianship of the Smith children: Julia, Joseph, Frederick, and Alexander; includes Emma's signature.
George Albert Smith papers
Joseph Smith affidavit
Photocopy of a handwritten and signed statement. Smith stated that he was "elected Sole Trustee" of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for life. The item was notarized in Nauvoo, Illinois, for Hancock County.
Joseph Smith deed
Typescript of a deed and items which verify its validity. The materials document Smith's purchase of land in the town of Harmony in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.
Joseph F. Smith receipt
Handwritten and signed receipt dated 15 June 1878 for money received from John W. Young for the emigration of Allen Wakeling.
Joseph F. Smith speech
Typed copy of a speech given by Smith on 20 Dec. 1914 at Brigham City, Utah. Smith speaks about the immaculate conception of Jesus Christ. Smith states that Mary was the physical mother of Jesus and that God was the physical father.
Joseph F. Smith statement
Handwritten and printed statement dated 9 Jan. 1905 affirming that Smith was duly elected to be the president and director of the Saltair Beach Company.
Joseph Smith Jr. articles of lease
Handwritten lease agreement between Jospeh Smith (1805-1844) and James Adams (d. 1843) and Elezer van Drezer dated 15 Nov. 1841. The manuscript is signed by Joseph Smith. The item leases the right to keep ferries across the Mississippi River from Nauvoo, Illinois to Zarahemla, Iowa for twenty years for the sum of $10,500.
Joseph Smith, Jr. deposition
Handwritten deposition signed by Joseph Smith. The item states, "Joseph Smith vs. Joseph H. Reynolds & Harmon G. Wilson." Smith brings suit against Reynolds and Wilson for false arrest.