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Found in 870 Collections and/or Records:

Noel B. Reynolds research on Book of Mormon use

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2164
Abstract Research and draft transcripts of oral history interviews, compiled by Allison D. Clark, Reynolds' research assistant. The material focuses on the growing use of the Book of Mormon in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, especially in general conference addresses and church manuals. Interviewees include Richard L. Anderson, Glenn L. Pearson, Reid Bankhead, Robert J. Matthews, Richard O. Cowan, Hugh W. Nibley, Chauncey C. Riddle, David Yarn, Harvard Heath, Louis C. Midgley, Reed...
Dates: 1903-1999
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

F. D. Richards letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230348036]
Identifier: MSS 1340
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a handwritten and signed letter, dated 26 Dec. 1883, and addressed to John Taylor, president of the Mormon Church. Richards urges Taylor to begin keeping a "Book of the Law of the Lord" and gives examples of possible entries.

Dates: 1883 December 26
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Mary Stovall Richards collection of family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 8247
Scope and Contents Contains materials collected by Mary Stovall Richards pertaining to herself, her mother Victoria Goulding Stovall, and her grandmother Mary Luella Merza Young Goulding. Includes papers relating to the family in the forms of correspondence and home reference books. Also includes arts related materials gathered from patronizing the ballet, opera, and plays in Chicago, Illinois and church papers gathered through membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Also includes...
Dates: 1838-1991
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Samuel L. Richards letter to Mary S. Collins

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 2875
Scope and Contents Manuscript and photocopy of map (25 x 40 cm. folded to 25 x 20 cm). Comments on the progress of the Methodist Church in the area, including a religious meeting where a "girl was prostrated under the overwhelming power of God". Mentions that there are both English and German Methodists in his area, and comments on the progress of the church in nearby Lehigh County; the near completion of a church in Allentown; and receiving help from Methodists who had arrived from New Jersey. Also...
Dates: 1844 February 15
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Stephen L. Richards manuscripts

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230317106]
Identifier: MSS SC 1915
Scope and Contents

Two typewritten photocopies of an address for the General Conference of the Mormon Church in April 1932, newspaper clippings, and one photocopy of pages 66 and 67 of a General Conference report booklet. Richards attacks dogmatism, intolerance, and bigotry as highly destructive and as enemies of the Mormon faith. The General Conference booklet does not include any kind of information concerning Richards' controversial address.

Dates: 1932
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Chauncey Cazier Riddle talks

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197233645719]
Identifier: UA 5347
Scope and Contents

Contains talks, devotional addresses, and religious articles published by Chauncey C. Riddle from 1962-1998.

Dates: 1962-1998
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives

Biography of Sidney Ridgdon

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231046027]
Identifier: MSS 1274
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a handwritten biography of Sidney Rigdon. John Rigdon writes about the activities of his father before, during, and after Sidney was a member of the Mormon Church. The date of the composition of the item is uncertain. Also included are correspondence, draft of an essay, and a published article edited by Karl Keller for the journal, "Dialogue+ a Journal of Mormon Thought." Keller edited Rigdon's account for publication.

Dates: approximately 1900-1968
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Sidney Rigdon letter

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233284675]
Identifier: Vault MSS 72
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter dated March 15, 1837. Rigdon writes a letter of recommendation for Reuben Hadlock.

Dates: 1837 March 15
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Sidney Rigdon letters

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230337187]
Identifier: MSS 471
Scope and Contents

Photocopies of handwritten letters. One of which is addressed to John C. Bennett, Mormon Apostle and mayor of Nauvoo, Illinois, in which Rigdon announces his resignation as a city coucilman. Rigdon also writes to the state legislature of Pennsylvania seeking redress for the persectutions suffered by the Mormons in Missouri.

Dates: 1841-1844
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Ludovicus Robbins letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230323716]
Identifier: MSS SC 2444
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter dated 29 April 1833 and addressed to M. P. Squier of Geneva, New York. Squire was probably Miles Powell Squier (1792-1866), a minister in the Presbyterian Church. Robbins reports about church activities, missionary efforts, and relates that a man was given over to "ardent spirits" (alcohol).

Dates: 1833 April 29
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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