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Smith, Joseph Fielding, 1876-1972

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1876 - 1972

Biographical History

Joseph Fielding Smith (1876-1972) was an ecclesiastical leader. He served as the president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints between 1970 and 1972.

Citation:
His Origin of the reorganized church ... 1909.

Rasmussen, D.M. The illustrated story of President Joseph Fielding Smith, c1982: p. 5 (b. 7-19-1876; d. 7-2-1972)

LDS.org, Feb. 13, 2006 (Joseph Fielding Smith, the son of Joseph F. Smith; b. July 19, 1876, in Salt Lake City; d. July 2, 1972 in Salt Lake City; served as the 10th President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1970 to 1972)

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Joseph Fielding Smith letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230244920]
Identifier: MSS SC 693
Scope and Contents

TLS. to Fred A. Rosenstock concerning the identity of J. Grant Jr., whose signature appeared in second edition of the Book of Mormon, and a verification of the second edition as harder to procure than the first.

Dates: 1927

Joseph Fielding Smith letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231042521]
Identifier: MSS 6274
Abstract

The Joseph Fielding Smith letter is addressed to William Shepard in 1955 and regards the authority and line of the priesthood.

Dates: 1955

Joseph Fielding Smith letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230312123]
Identifier: MSS SC 1525
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a letter by Joseph Fielding Smith addressed to W. Dean Belknap on 12 February 1970. Smith answers questions regarding stillborn children, organ transplants, and decaffeinated coffee. Also included is a photocopy from the General Handbook of Instructions by the Mormon Church on the issue of organ transplants.

Dates: 1970 February 12

Joseph Fielding Smith letter

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 2031
Scope and Contents

Typewritten and signed letter addressed to Robert Lee Echols. Smith speculates about the possibility of the Moon being inhabited and offers an opinion about the relationship of the Moon in Mormon theology.

Dates: 1962

Joseph Fielding Smith letters

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230311349]
Identifier: MSS SC 1357
Scope and Contents

Typewritten copies of eleven letters addressed to Niel H. Purdie. The documents all discuss elements of Mormon doctrine or history.

Dates: 1938-1945