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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 870 Collections and/or Records:

A synopsis of the life and travels of Noah Packard written by himself

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230314194]
Identifier: MSS SC 1678
Scope and Contents

Typescript of an autobiography of Packard written late in his life and a typewritten genealogy pedigree chart of the Packard family. Noah tells of his conversion to Mormonism and his association with that faith in Ohio, Missouri, Illinois, and Utah.

Dates: approximately 1858

James E. Talmage papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 229
Scope and Contents Contains materials pertaining to the life of James E. Talmage. Includes material from academic, professional, personal, and ecclesiastical endeavors. Academic materials include essays, school notes, notebooks, examinations, and memorabilia from student days in England and the United States. Professional materials include administrative materials, scholarly society materials, scientific research notes, and lectures, generated during Talmage’s time teaching at universities and serving as...
Dates: 1876-1933

James E. Talmage voice recording

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197227632715]
Identifier: MSS 4233
Scope and Contents

This tape is a copy of the only known recording of Elder Talmage's voice. The collection includes a transcript of the two dictated letters included on the tape.

Dates: Date not identified

Irene Sherwood Taylor family histories of Robert Sherwood and Alice Schoenfeld

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231045441]
Identifier: MSS 6259
Abstract

The collection contains two brief biographies of Robert Sherwood and Alice Schoenfeld written by their daughter Irene Sherwood Taylor. The majority of the collection is written by Irene Sherwood Taylor pertaining to memories of her parents during her childhood. Her parents had a post-manifesto polygamy marriage.

Dates: approximately 1960-1983

J. Lewis Taylor essays

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230322213]
Identifier: MSS SC 2327
Scope and Contents

Photocopies of typewritten essays. These essays are entitled: "Thine Hour is Almost Come," "No Man Can Know," and "Judge Ye Not." These items relate to the Mormon theological topics of death, the after life, and not judging.

Dates: 1958

John Taylor patriarchal blessings

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233287074]
Identifier: Vault MSS 159
Scope and Contents

Handwritten father's blessings given by John Taylor to four of his children. Taylor assures them that they can achieve salvation by obedience to the Mormon faith.

Dates: 1864-1882

John Taylor ticket to the dedication of the Logan Temple

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230340082]
Identifier: MSS 83
Abstract

The folder contains a business card-sized handwritten item. The ticket states, "Admit the Bearer to the Dedication Services of the Logan Temple, May 17th, 1844. John Taylor."

Dates: 1844

Pleasant Green Taylor autobiography

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197232514692]
Identifier: MSS 3896
Scope and Contents

Typescript of Pleasant Green Taylor Autobiography.

Dates: 1894

George Teasdale letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230348051]
Identifier: MSS 1338
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a handwritten letter. Teasdale poses a question concerning the correct procedure for conducting a marriage in a Mormon temple between two divorced persons who are being sealed to each other once again.

Dates: 1900

Temple record

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230324821]
Identifier: MSS SC 2548
Scope and Contents

Handwritten lists of names and dates when temple work was done for them. The item records when persons were given Mormon rites by proxy in an unnamed temple, probably the Manti Temple in Manti, Utah. The records were apparently kept by Soren Sorensen and Karen Sorensen.

Dates: 1908-1928