Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. First Presidency
Administrative History
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the governing body directing all the affairs of the church.
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was established in March 1832 in Kirtland, Ohio, and is now located in Salt Lake City, Utah. It was established by Joseph Smith, the Church's founder. The First Presidency consists of the President of the Church and usually two counselors chosen by himself. They are the governing body of the church and have dealt directly with affairs such as planning conferences and assemblies, temples, budgeting, auditing, and various other departments in the church.
Latter-day Saints believe their President to be God's chosen Prophet for the Earth, and therefore all authority rests ultimately in him. At the death of the president, the First Presidency will dissolve, and a new President will be called; he will then select his own counselors and the First Presidency will once again be established.
Citation:
Encyclopedia of Mormonism, June 15, 2017 (est. March 1832 in Kirtland, Ohio by Joseph Smith; located in Salt Lake City, Utah; structural organization; function and roles; authority and method of re-establishment)Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:
Office of the President correspondence with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1988-1989
Contains correspondence with the First Presidency, the Council of the Twelve, the Quorum of the Seventy, auxiliaries and various general authorities. Covers seminars and meetings, Holland's articles in church magazines, and speeches given to or by the general authorities. Includes requests and other information on committee appointments within the church. Materials date from 1980 to 1989.
Office of the President correspondence with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1980-1989
Contains correspondence with the First Presidency, the Council of the Twelve, the Quorum of the Seventy, auxiliaries and various general authorities. Covers seminars and meetings, Holland's articles in church magazines, and speeches given to or by the general authorities. Includes requests and other information on committee appointments within the church. Materials date from 1980 to 1989.
Photographs of First Presidency and Council of the Twelve, 1922-1965
Photographs of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles under President John Taylor
Smith family photographs
Collection includes digital reproductions of images of the Smith family taken between 1874 and 1918.