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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 95 Collections and/or Records:

Dedicatory prayer of the Forest Dale Meeting House

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230314202]
Identifier: MSS SC 1682
Scope and Contents

Typewritten copy of a dedicatory prayer made at Forest Dale by Smith. The prayer asks for protection of the structure and expresses hope in the faithfulness of the members.

Dates: 1905
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Dedicatory prayer of the Forest Dale Meeting House

Early Mormon Church leaders

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2729
Scope and Contents Collection includes five oversize photographs of early church leaders: two of Brigham Young, one of Joseph Smith, Jr., one of Joseph F. Smith, and one of Albert Ricks Smith, and a family photo album containing forty-eight slots for photographs, three of which are empty. The photographs were taken by: C.E. Rees, Monte Vista, Colorado; Granert, Chattanooga, Tennessee; Kurtz, Traveling Artist; Mac Lucas & Co. Llanelly, Wales; Young and Evens, Columbia, Tenn; Thomas Studios, Ogden, Utah;...
Dates: approximately 1888
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Early Mormon Church leaders

Early photographs of Provo and Brigham Young Academy

 Collection — Oversize 1: [Barcode: 31197235222483]
Identifier: MSS 2683
Scope and Contents

20 black and white copy photographs of early Provo.

Dates: approximately 1880-1947
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Early photographs of Provo and Brigham Young Academy

John B. Fairbanks papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 841
Scope and Contents This collection consists of memorabilia, letters, essays, and biographies of Fairbanks. Three of the letters are from Joseph F. Smith, an apostle and later president, of the Mormon Church. The essays include "The History of Art" and "A Short Sketch of the Life of the Artist John Hafen" by Fairbanks.Two biographies of Fairbanks are in the collection. One is handwritten, 80 pages in length, and is entitled "Interesting Incidents from the Life of J. B. Fairbanks by his Wife...
Dates: 1891-1937
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / John B. Fairbanks papers

First Presidency letter

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 2066
Scope and Contents

Typewritten letter addressed "to the Presidents of Stakes and Bishops of Wards" stating that John W. Rigdon; son of early Mormon Church leader, Sidney Ridgon; be given "full and free opportunity to speak to the people in your public gatherings." The item was signed by Joseph Fielding Smith and two other members of the First Presidency.

Dates: 1905
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / First Presidency letter

Fox & Symons portraits of Latter-day Saint church officers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS P 190
Scope and Contents

Collection includes portraits of presidents and church officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints taken by Fox & Symons, and later by Charles W. Symons. Subjects include Brigham Young, Joseph F. Smith, and Heber J. Grant. All are cabinet photographs. Dated approximately 1874-1906.

Dates: approximately 1874-1906
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Fox & Symons portraits of Latter-day Saint church officers

Marinda Goff autograph book from the Utah Territorial Penitentiary

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197225546487]
Identifier: MSS 2805
Abstract Contains autographs and personal notes written by various male LDS Church members and leaders convicted and incarcerated for polygamy, a violation of the Edmunds Act, at the Utah Territory Prison; also includes autographs and notes from friends, family members, and Church leaders from West Jordon, Utah Territory, where Marinda and Hyrum Goff resided; the last autograph and note was written as testimonial in 1900. The book contains testimonials, affirmation of LDS Church doctrine regarding...
Dates: approximately 1886-1887
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Marinda Goff autograph book from the Utah Territorial Penitentiary

John Smith correspondence, 1848-1911

 Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains letters to and from Smith from family members and acquaintances, including his aunt Emma Smith Bidamon, his wife Hellen, his sons Alvin and Hyrum, his step brother Joseph F. Smith, and his cousin Joseph Smith III. Also includes some letters from LDS Church Presidents, including John Taylor and Wilford Woodruff. Dated 1848-1911.

Dates: 1848-1911
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 803, John Smith papers

John Smith letter to J. Mack [Joseph F. Smith], 1884 December 12

 File — Box 4: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197232579653], Folder: 2
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 2 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of letter from Smith, Logan, Utah, to J. Mack, aka Joseph F. Smith. Dated December 12, 1884. Photocopy includes envelope face.

Dates: 1884 December 12
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 803, John Smith papers / John Smith correspondence / John Smith letters sent

John Smith letters received, 1848-1911

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Letters written to John Smith from family members and acquaintances, including Alexander Hale Smith, Hyrum F. Smith, Hyrum Gibbs Smith, George A. Smith, Hellen Smith, Joseph Smith III, Joseph F. Smith, Samuel H. B. Smith, John Taylor, Charles Lowell Walker, Orson F. Whitney, and Wilford Woodruff. Dated 1848-1911.

Dates: 1848-1911
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 803, John Smith papers / John Smith correspondence

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