Smith, John Henry, 1848-1911
Dates
- Existence: 1848 - 1911
Biography
John Henry Smith (1848-1911) was a politician and ecclesiastical leader in Utah. He served as an apostle in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1880 to 1911.
Found in 18 Collections and/or Records:
Reed Smoot newspaper clippings, 1897-1942
Contains newspaper clippings on the career of Reed Smoot. Primarily deals with news about the Smoot hearings, found in both Utah newspapers and other newspapers. Also contains articles on Smoot's opinion on prohibition and his election reports. Dated 1897-1942.
Reed Smoot photographs, 1903-1935
Contains photographs of Reed Smoot in various capacities. Includes pictures of him with Charles Lindbergh and President Calvin Coolidge. Also includes images of Smoot's early life and his relatives, particularly Abraham O. Smoot.
Reed Smoot speeches and articles, 1883-1941
Contains addresses given by Smoot and articles authored by him. Includes his words on political and other subjects. Also contains his election addresses. Pertains to reclamation projects, prohibition, history, and religion. Newspaper articles address Smoot's life and success as a Senator. Dated 1883-1941.
Reed Smoot subject files, 1837-1966
Contains research files arranged by subject which pertained to Smoot's career and work. Includes several files on the Mormon church and its history, particularly with polygamy. Also includes many economic papers, agriculture and forestry reports, and war during Smoot's political career. Includes a large book of clippings given to Reed Smoot from the Newspaper Enterprise Association about the Asia-Pacific Defenses era. Materials dated 1837-1966.
Smith family artifacts
Jesse Nathaniel Smith letters
Handwritten letters and scratch notes. The letters are addressed to Jesse Nathaniel Smith from his relatives John Henry Smith and Joseph Fielding Smith. The authors discuss the present and possibly future social and political ramifications of the Edmunds Act (1882), and the Edmunds-Tucker Act (1887) on their lifestyles as polygamous Mormons.
John Henry Smith letter
Handwritten and signed letter, addressed to Joseph Ellis Wilson, composed in Salt Lake City, Utah, and dated 1 Oct. 1893. Smith expresses grief over the death of Wilson's mother.
Reed Smoot papers
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- Letters 6
- Politicians -- Utah 6
- Polygamy -- Utah 6
- United States -- Politics and government -- 1901-1953 6
- Apostles (Latter Day Saint churches) -- Correspondence 4
- Diaries 4
- Latter Day Saint churches -- Presidents -- Correspondence 4
- Church Government 3
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 3
- Latter Day Saint churches -- Apostles 3
- Elections -- Utah 2
- Photographs 2
- Social Life and Customs 2
- Souvenirs (Keepsakes) 2
- Speeches, addresses, etc., American 2
- Arizona -- History 1
- Artifacts 1
- Bank statements 1
- Banks and banking -- Utah 1
- Bills 1
- California -- History 1
- Campaign speeches -- Utah 1
- Checks 1
- Christmas cards 1
- City and Town Life 1
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) 1
- Correspondence 1
- Drafts (Documents) 1
- Economics -- Research 1
- Economics -- United States 1
- Edmunds-Tucker Act 1887 1
- Histories (Literary works) 1
- Home and Family 1
- Indians of North America -- Arizona 1
- Invitation cards 1
- Latter Day Saint pioneers -- History 1
- Latter Day Saints -- West (U.S.) -- History 1
- Legislation -- Utah 1
- Maps 1
- Material Types 1
- Memorials -- Utah -- Photographs 1
- Microfilms 1
- Mining corporations -- United States 1
- Pins (Jewelry) 1
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- Polygamy -- Religious aspects -- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- History 1
- Polygamy -- United States -- History 1
- Portraits 1
- Prohibition 1
- Receipts (Acknowledgments) 1
- Reclamation of land 1
- Research (Documents) 1
- Salt Lake City (Utah) 1
- Snowflake (Ariz.) -- History 1
- Utah -- Emigration and immigration -- History 1
- Utah -- History 1 + ∧ less