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Talmage, James E. (James Edward), 1862-1933

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1862 - 1933

Biographical History

James E. Talmage (1862-1933) was a geology professor, author, and ecclesiastical leader in Utah.

James Edward Talmage was born September 21, 1862 in Hungerford, England. Talmage received a diploma from the Brigham Young Academy Scientific Department in 1881, and then attended Lehigh University (1882-1883), Johns Hopkins University (1883-1884), and Illinois Wesleyan University (1896). He taught at Brigham Young Academy before becoming president of the University of Deseret from 1894 to 1897. He was a professor of geology at the University of Utah from 1897-1907.

On June 14, 1888, Talmage married Merry May Booth, commonly called May. James and May Talmage had eight children together. One of their children, John Talmage, wrote a biography of his father, while Sterling B. Talmage became a geologist.

Talmage was ordained an Apostle in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1911 and served in that capacity until his death in 1933. He also served as President of the European Mission of the Church from 1924-1928. In addition, he was the author of several books about his religion, including "Jesus the Christ," "The House of the Lord," "The Articles of Faith," and "The Great Apostasy."

James E. Talmage died in 1933 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Citation:
Wikipedia, Jan. 25, 2011 (James E. Talmage; James Edward Talmage; b. Sept. 21, 1862 in Hungerford, England; d. July 27, 1933 in Salt Lake City, Utah; diploma from BYA Scientific Department, 1881; attended Lehigh University (1882-83) Johns Hopkins University (1883-84), Illinois Wesleyan University (1896); taught at BYA; president of Latter-day Saints’ University until 1894; president of University of Deseret, 1894-1897; geology professor at University of Utah, 1897-1907; involved in several academic societies; Talmage served as director of Deseret Museum in 1909 and went to Detroit, Michigan in November, 1909 to participate in the Scotford-Soper-Savage relics craze; married Merry May Booth, 1888; had eight children; member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1911-1933; president of the European Mission of the Church from 1924-1928; author of Jesus the Christ, The House of the Lord, The Articles of Faith, and The Great Apostasy)

mormonwiki, via WWW, Mar. 20, 2017: James E. Talmage (1907 until call as an apostle in 1911, he worked as a full time geological consultant; While teaching at BYA, Talmage served on Provo City council and as justice of the peace. Talmage went to Washington D.C. to testify in the Smoot Hearings; Talmage went to geographical meeting in Russia through Scottish Geographical society and then traveled on geological expedition crossing the Ural Mountains, 1897)

Found in 68 Collections and/or Records:

James E. Talmage photographs

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3042
Scope and Contents

Collection contains 33 photographs taken between 1891 and 1900, including microscopic and X-ray images. Photographs' subjects include insects, mineral formations, landscapes, hair, and a laboratory.

Dates: 1891-1900
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / James E. Talmage photographs

James E. Talmage photographs

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS P 21
Scope and Contents

Contains images of foreign countries, geological sites and samples, family members and friends, and subjects pertaining to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Includes 47 glass negatives, 19 film negatives, 227 stereographs, 727 slides, and 226 photographs.

Dates: 1890-1933
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / James E. Talmage photographs

James E. Talmage voice recording

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197227632715]
Identifier: MSS 4233
Scope and Contents

This tape is a copy of the only known recording of Elder Talmage's voice. The collection includes a transcript of the two dictated letters included on the tape.

Dates: Date not identified
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / James E. Talmage voice recording

Life and educational contributions of James Edward Talmage

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230331701]
Identifier: MSS SC 3246
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a microfilm copy of a typewritten master's thesis. The item is "a thesis submitted to the faculty of the University of Utah in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science Department of Educational Administration, University of Utah June, 1958." The thesis is a biography of the educator and scholar, James Edward Talmage. Talmage was also a general authority of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Dates: 1958
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Life and educational contributions of James Edward Talmage

Merry May Booth Talmage papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 1607
Scope and Contents Collection of documents related to May Booth Talmage, wife of James E. Talmage. Includes the original personal diary she kept from 1887 to 1892. Also includes a photocopy of the diary. The majority of the collection is photocopies of personal and family correspondence from 1890 to 1934 exchanged between May and James Talmage and their children. Also includes correspondence with other family members, friends, colleagues, and Mormon Church members. Most of these items were written while May...
Dates: 1887-1934
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Merry May Booth Talmage papers

Theological Organization minutes and references

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231036721]
Identifier: UA 238
Scope and Contents

Collection includes theological minutes and references.

Dates: 1879
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Theological Organization minutes and references

Eugene Thompson research collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1542
Scope and Contents Contains the materials Thompson collected during his research on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and evolution. Includes correspondence, newspaper excerpts, publications, and journal entries. Most of the collection consists of photocopies. These materials present a broad sampling of Mormon views and opinions concerning this topic. The majority of the collection deals with the views of Church leaders in the 20th century, including Joseph F. Smith, B. H. Roberts, James E....
Dates: 1875-1974
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Eugene Thompson research collection

Welch family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 2906
Scope and Contents The John Welch family correspondence includes letters from Lorenzo Snow, fifth president of the Mormon Church and Martha Jane Welch; a letter to Harriet Atwood Silver from her parents; and a letter from James E. Talmage, an apostle in the Mormon Church, to John Dunn.Snow's handwritten and signed letter is dated 24 Jan. 1877 and addressed to John Welch. Snow offers aid to the Mormons in Welch's colony in southern Utah. He also discusses business issues, including his interest in...
Dates: 1847-1932
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Welch family papers

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