Religion
Found in 870 Collections and/or Records:
Joseph Smith letter
Photograph of a handwritten and signed letter, dated 17 June 1844, and addressed to John P. Greene. Smith writes about his concerns on the possibilities of mob actions near Nauvoo, Illinois.
R. H. Smith letter to John Saltar, Sr.
Samuel H. B. Smith correspondence
Photocopies of handwritten letters between Samuel H. B. Smith and William R. Hamilton. The items are concerned with the murders of Joseph and Hyrum Smith and the involvement of Samuel Harrison Smith in the removal of their bodies.
Stephen Rensselaer Smith letters
Handwritten letters dated 9 March and 8 October 1824. The items were addressed to another prominent Universalist, Nathaniel Stacy. Smith writes expressing concern over the preservation of the records of the Universalist movement.
Brigham Smoot family papers
Collection contains journals, letters, transcripts, and other materials produced by members of the Smoot family in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The materials document the missionary service of Brigham Smoot in Samoa and Tonga, the missionary service of Gilbert Van Schoonhoven, the military service of Roland Nesbit Smoot during World War II, and various family events and issues that were occuring at the time. Dated 1866 to approximately 1949.
Reed Smoot certificate
Printed form with handwritten notations. A certificate appointing Reed Smoot, Latter-day Saint Church leader and later Utah Senator, as director of the Territorial Insane Asylum in Utah. On reverse is an affidavit signed by Smoot swearing to support the U.S. Constitution, especially the acts regarding polygamy.
Snyder family genealogies
Handwritten genealogies, biographical sketches, historical accounts, patriarchal blessings, temple work sheets, and family photographs of the Snyder family of Germany and Roxborough, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. The patriarchal blessings were given to family members that joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The lists of temple work done for dead family members were also produced by the those who joined the LDS Church.
William Henry Solomon autobiography
Photocopy of a handwritten autobiography with a typescript of the item. Also included are brief biographies of family members and patriarchal blessings. The date of the composition of the item is uncertain. Solomon writes about joining the Mormon Church, migrating to Utah, serving on a mission to the Indians of Arizona, meeting John D. Lee, and moving to Kanab, Utah.
Souvenirs d'un frere, [Memories of a friar]
Handwritten story of the priest, Antoine, which tells of his birth, religious training and experiences a a priest in France.
Bishop of Barcellona letter to King of Spain Philip II
Handwritten letter on parchment addressed to Philip II of Spain from the bishop of Barcellona. The item is a warning to Philip II about certain individuals known at court who are suspected of sympathizing with French protestant groups. The bishop promises to visit philip II to discuss the matter further. The bishop also praises Philip II for his faithfulness to the Catholic Church.