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Smith, Joseph F. (Joseph Fielding), 1838-1918

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1838 - 1918

Biography

Joseph F. Smith (1838-1918) was the sixth president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving between 1901 and 1918.

Joseph Fielding Smith was born November 13, 1838, to Hyrum and Mary Fielding Smith. He migrated to Utah with his mother after his father was martyred. In 1865, he served in the territorial legislature. Joseph served as the 6th president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1901 to 1918. He died November 19, 1918 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Citation:
His From prophet to son, 1981: t.p. (Joseph F. Smith)

LDS.org, via WWW, Feb. 13, 2006 (Joseph F. Smith; b. November 13, 1838, in Far West Missouri; d. Nov. 19, 1918, in Salt Lake City; served as 6th President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1901 to 1918)

UPB files, Feb. 13, 2006 (hdg.: Smith, Joseph Fielding, 1838-1918; usage: Joseph F. Smith)

LDS.org Church History (Joseph F. Smith; b. 13 Nov 1838 to Hyrum and Mary Fielding Smith; migrated to Utah; served in territorial legislature; served as President of LDS Church; d. 19 Nov 1918)

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Arthur Millikin letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231044915]
Identifier: MSS 1011
Scope and Contents

Typed copy of a letter dated July 25, 1863 and addressed to "Dear Nephew." The item was written in Colchester in an unnamed state. Millikin mentions a visit by Samuel H. B. Smith (1838-1914) Joseph F. Smith (1838-1918) and states that Joseph Smith (1832-1914) was gaining many converts to the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Dates: 1863 July 25
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Arthur Millikin letter

Don C. S. Millikin and Joseph Smith letters

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231044923]
Identifier: MSS 1012
Scope and Contents

Typed copy of two letters. Smith's letter is dated August 14, 1863 and was addressed to his cousin "John," presumably John Smith of Salt Lake City, Utah. Smith mentions the visit of two other cousins, Joseph F. Smith and Samuel H. B. Smith. Also included is a letter by Don C. S. Millikin dated August 19, 1863 and addressed to "Dear Friend and Cousin." Millikin also writes about the visit of Samuel and Joseph.

Dates: 1863 August
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Don C. S. Millikin and Joseph Smith letters

Joseph F. Smith letter

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233622361]
Identifier: MSS 7684
Scope and Contents

Contains one letter from Joseph F. Smith to Sister Roundy. The letter discusses the poor health of Grandma Matmough, and tells Sister Roundy how she can reach Joseph F. Smith if necessary. The collection also contains a transcript of the letter.

Dates: 1888
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Joseph F. Smith letter

Joseph F. Smith letter

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 1139
Scope and Contents

Handwritten letter dated April 7, 1904 and addressed to Harvey H. Cluff. Smith regrets not answering Cluff's letters earlier. He mentions how he felt after the second day of his examination before a U.S. Congressional committee investigating the Mormon Church. The hearings related to the question of whether or not to seat Senator Reed Smoot of Utah.

Dates: 1904 April 7
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Joseph F. Smith letter

Joseph F. Smith letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230332535]
Identifier: MSS SC 3146
Scope and Contents

Letter to Berg and Son. concerning burial preparation for Sarah D. Muir.

Dates: 1906
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Joseph F. Smith letter

Joseph F. Smith letter and affidavit

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 2489
Scope and Contents Handwritten and signed letter dated 7 Oct. 1889. The item was addressed to Samuel Russel. Smith had asked Russell to take charge of the sawmill connected with the Hawaiian colony in Skull Valley, Utah and expresses regret that Russell turned him down. Smith said, "I had no special manifestations of the Spirit about it." Also included is a typewritten affidavit dated 6 June 1906 and signed by Smith stating that he "had been duly elected to the office of President and Director of the...
Dates: 1906 June 6; 1889 October 7
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Joseph F. Smith letter and affidavit

Joseph F. Smith letters

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197225563102]
Identifier: MSS 2056
Abstract

Letters written by Joseph F. Smith to his wife Mary Taylor, 1884-1918.

Dates: 1884-1918
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Joseph F. Smith letters

Wilford Woodruff papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 798
Scope and Contents

This collection, containing letters, a telegram, and a certificate, has been organized into folders chronologically, dating from 1873-1903.

Dates: 1873-1903
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Wilford Woodruff papers

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