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Cannon, Donald Q., 1936-

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1936-

Biographical History

Donald Q. Cannon (1936- ) was a religion professor at Brigham Young University.

Donald Q. Cannon was born on December 24, 1936, to Quayle Jr. and Fay Allred Cannon. Cannon served as a North Germany full-time missionary from 1957-1959 for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is married to JoAnn McGinnis and they have six children. Cannon became a part of the Church History and Doctrine Faculty at Brigham Young University in 1973 and retired from Brigham Young University in 2007.

Citation:
Donald Q. Cannon faculty and family papers, 1888-2006 (b. 24 Dec. 1936; parents, Quayle Jr. & Fay Allred Cannon; mission, North German, 1957-1959, LDS Church; wife, JoAnn McGinnis; 6 children; BYU faculty, Church History and Doctrine; retired, BYU, 2007)

Found in 28 Collections and/or Records:

Donald Q. Cannon papers on Mormon History Association, 1983-2006

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 4 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Includes correspondence, meeting notes, programs and other materials from Donald Q. Cannon's participation in the Mormon History Association. Dated 1983-2006.

Dates: 1983-2006

Donald Q. Cannon papers on Provo City Landmarks Commission Tour, 1999

 Sub-Series — Carton 23: Series 4; Series 5, Folder: 8
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 4 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Includes correspondence and promotional material for the Provo City Landmarks Commission Tour sent to Donald Q. Cannon. Dated 1999.

Dates: 1999

Donald Q. Cannon papers on World Religions Seminar, 1992-1999

 Sub-Series — Carton 23: Series 4; Series 5, Folder: 2-7
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 4 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Includes notes, itineraries, tickets, invoices and other materials from Donald Q. Cannon's participation in the World Religions Seminar in east Asia. Dated 1992-1999.

Dates: 1992-1999

Donald Q. Cannon pedagogical materials, 1951-2000

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 3 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Includes handouts and lecture notes used in class by Donald Q. Cannon. Dated 1951-2000.

Dates: 1951-2000

Donald Q. Cannon photographs, date of production not identified

 Series — Box 24: Series 5; Series 6, Folder: 37
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains two unidentified photographs in paper frames. One picture is of unidentified house and field, and one picture is of buildings and piers in Maine. Date of production not identified.

Dates: date of production not identified

Donald Q. Cannon primary source materials, 1978-1992

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 2 Sub-Series 9
Scope and Contents

Includes photocopies of newspapers from 19th century Nauvoo, typescripts of The Far West Record, and photocopies of several diaries. Dated 1978-1992.

Dates: 1978-1992

Donald Q. Cannon professional organizations and activities, 1983-2006

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Arranged in three series: 1. Mormon History Association, 1983-2006. 2. World Religions Seminar, 1992-1999. 3. Provo City Landmarks Commission Tour, 1999.

Dates: 1983-2006

Donald Q. Cannon publications, 1938-2001

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains research from the publication of two books: Sacred Places: A Comprehensive Guide to LDS Historical Sites and the Encyclopedia of Latter-day Saint History. Also contains a typed manuscript of the book Latter-day Prophets and the Constitution. Donald Q. Cannon co-authored Sacred Places, co-edited the Encyclopedia, and edited Latter-day Prophets. Dated 1938-2001.

Dates: 1938-2001

Donald Q. Cannon research, 1950-2007

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 2
Scope and Contents Contains research materials acquired by Donald Q. Cannon on various topics related to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Research topics include the city of Nauvoo, the legend of Zelph the Lamanite, the history of the Church in Germany, the Nauvoo pineries, and other general Church topics. Also includes photocopies of autobiographies and personal histories of Mormon pioneers collected by Donald Q. Cannon as part of his publication project Voices from the Past, and photocopies...
Dates: 1950-2007

Donald Q. Cannon research about pineries, 1981

 Sub-Series — Carton 17: Series 2, Folder: 15-20
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 2 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Includes research materials gathered by Donald Q. Cannon that relate to the pineries in Wisconsin which supplied Nauvoo with lumber. Sawmills in Wisconsin cut the lumber, which was then floated down the Mississippi River in rafts until it reached Nauvoo. Materials are dated 1981.

Dates: 1981

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Archival Object 24
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Research 19
Manuscripts 12
Colleges and Universities 11
Diaries 11
Education 11