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Found in 870 Collections and/or Records:

George Albert Smith letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230348150]
Identifier: MSS 1365
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter, addressed to "Eliza," composed in Salt Lake City, Utah, and dated 19 Dec. 1868. Smith expresses grief over the death of a child in Eliza's family.

Dates: 1868 December 19
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Hyrum Smith patriarchal blessing for Mary B. Wolsey

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233243820]
Identifier: Vault MSS 421
Scope and Contents

Handwritten patriarchal blessing, dated 2 Feb. 1842, and given to Mary B. Wolsey. The item is written down by James Sloan, Smith's clerk. Smith tells Wolsey she has great blessings awaiting her if she is obedient to the Mormon faith.

Dates: 1842 February 2
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Israel A. Smith letters

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230321439]
Identifier: MSS SC 2299
Scope and Contents

Typewritten and signed letters addressed to "Dear Brother," Frank S. Hawkins. Smith acknowledges receiving materials from Hawkins and comments on the "Book of Commandments" (Doctrine and Covenants) and on Paul, the apostle.

Dates: 1945-1962
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

J. Winter Smith collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8387
Scope and Contents Collection of photocopies of handwritten transcriptions and original documents from the nineteenth century that pertain to the lives of members of the Joseph Smith family. The materials were collected by Joseph Smith's great nephew, J. Winter Smith. Includes copies of correspondence, diary entries, obituaries, life histories, and genealogical documents associated with the family. These include reflections on past periods of church history, personal problems in the Smith family, persecution...
Dates: approximately 1840-1932
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

John Calvin Lazell Smith biography

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197227629646]
Identifier: MSS 5903
Scope and Contents

Biography, story and notes from the life of John Calvin Lazell Smith. The story is about John C. Fremont, an explorer, coming to Smith's house to ask for help on a cold winter evening. John C. Fremont later ran for President.

Dates: Date not identified
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

John Smith papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9386
Scope and Contents

Contains printed image scans of John Smith's papers. These include manuscripts for his "Hebrew Grammar" and "Chaldee Grammar," as well as manuscripts of his lectures on natural philosophy and theology. Also included are several discourses regarding the Abrahamic covenant and theories regarding connections between the tribes of Israel and Native American peoples. Original materials dated 1774 to 1824.

Dates: 1774-1824
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Joseph Byron Smith papers

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233610507]
Identifier: MSS 8056
Scope and Contents

Contains several documents relating to Joseph Byron Smith's family history and the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saint. Includes a letter to the editor written by Smith and its response, a couple of letters from Smith's father, Joseph Bailey Smith, regarding family history, and documents relating to the Joseph Smith, Sr. Family Reunion, such as invitations and information. Dated 1923-1975.

Dates: 1923-1975
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Joseph Smith III letters

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230336205]
Identifier: MSS 1044
Scope and Contents

Photocopies of handwritten and signed letters. The items were written from Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri and were addressed to "Cousin" Samuel H. B. Smith. The materials relate to the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and to politics in Utah.

Dates: 1867-1914
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Joseph Smith Jr. receipt

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233283750]
Identifier: Vault MSS 78
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed receipt dated 11 April 1844. Smith states he received $450 from Wilson Law in partial payment of a debt.

Dates: 1844 April 11
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Joseph Smith letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230325109]
Identifier: MSS SC 2576
Scope and Contents Photographs of a handwritten and signed letter dated 18 June 1844 and addressed to James Strang. Smith responds to Strang's request to establish a stake of the Mormon Church in Wisconsin. Smith said that the inquiry was received negatively by the leaders of the Mormon Church, but later it was accepted more positiviely. Smith then records a vision he had in which he was carried to the Kingdom of Heaven by angels and spoke with God about the request. God told Smith that the stake was to be...
Dates: 1844 June 18
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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