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

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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 108 Collections and/or Records:

Joseph F. Smith speech

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230326586]
Identifier: MSS SC 2853
Scope and Contents

Typed copy of a speech given by Smith on 20 Dec. 1914 at Brigham City, Utah. Smith speaks about the immaculate conception of Jesus Christ. Smith states that Mary was the physical mother of Jesus and that God was the physical father.

Dates: 1914
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Joseph F. Smith statement

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 2602
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and printed statement dated 9 Jan. 1905 affirming that Smith was duly elected to be the president and director of the Saltair Beach Company.

Dates: 1905 January 9
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Julina L. Smith collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 8685
Scope and Contents

Collected materials of Julina Lambson Smith, wife of Joseph F. Smith. Materials include portraits of Julina and Joseph and photographs of family, Latter-day Saint Church leadership, and landscapes. Also includes some family papers and artifacts. Materials dated approximately 1870-1935.

Dates: approximately 1870-1935
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Reed Smoot papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 1187
Scope and Contents Contains correspondence, journals, photographs, newspaper clippings, speeches, and memorabilia. Most of the materials relate to Smoot's career as a senator and his activities as a church leader. His senatorial materials document his work with the United Sates Tariff Commission, as well as his confirmation hearings. His correspondents include the president of the United States: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, Woodrow Wilson, Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge, and Herbert Hoover and...
Dates: 1827-1967
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Edward H. Snow papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197231042653]
Identifier: MSS 2367
Scope and Contents

This collection contains material from the life of Edward Hunter Snow and covers the years 1878-1932. These materials are in addition to other materials previously acquired by BYU.



Dates: 1878-1932
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Subject, 1842-1984

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2022 Series 3
Scope and Contents

This section contains the various subject files which Kenney established in order to cover topics in the life of Joseph F. Smith, which Kenney intended to write.

Dates: 1842-1984
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Scott G. Kenney research materials

Susa Young Gates to George Reynolds, 1881-1980

 Sub-Series — Box 3: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197232478872]
Identifier: MSS 2022 Series 1 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This section contains the files by and about people in Latter-day Saint history, arranged alphabetically by last name. The material in the files consists of typed extracts from the originals or photocopies

Dates: 1881-1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Scott G. Kenney research materials / People

James E. Talmage letter to Joseph F. Smith

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233240263]
Identifier: MSS 7718
Scope and Contents

Photocopy letter to Joseph F. Smith from James E. Talmage dated October 26, 1915 giving the rights of Jesus the Christ to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Dates: 1915 October 26
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Sarah Taylor autograph album

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233289229]
Identifier: Vault MSS 369
Scope and Contents

Autograph book which contains the signatures of many prominent Mormons with person remarks and poems addressed to Sarah Taylor.

Dates: 1884-1896
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Heber H. Thomas photograph of the First Presidency

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231010221]
Identifier: MSS 7636
Scope and Contents

Photograph of Joseph F. Smith with the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, copyright by Heber H. Thomas in 1902. Image includes Joseph F. Smith as President, John Rex Winder as first counselor, and Anthon Henrik Lund as second counselor.

Dates: 1902
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections
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