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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 24 Collections and/or Records:

Photograph of procession for Ernest L. Wilkinson inauguration

 Digital Record
Identifier: UAP2_F201_p201topright
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives

Photographs of Church history sites and figures

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS P 61
Scope and Contents

Collection includes glass negatives, lantern slides, metal plates, and a tintype of images related to the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Includes images of Joseph Smith, Brigham Young, Native Americans, and other scenes.

Dates: approximately 1840-1976
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Photographs of Church history sites and figures

Photographs of John Smith and Gee families

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3919
Scope and Contents This collection comes from the personal collection of Gilbert Isom, whose mother was Cleone Smith Isom, daughter of Hyrum Gibbs Smith. It includes photographs of each Presiding Patriarchs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including John Smith and Eldred Gee Smith, and various other members of the Smith family. Also included are photographs of Cleone Smith Isom's mother Martha Electa Gee Smith and other Gee family members. Notable items include pictures of John Smith and...
Dates: approximately 1880-1990
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Photographs of John Smith and Gee families

Photographs of Joseph Fielding Smith, 1970-1972

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197231234383], Folder: 10
Identifier: UA 945 File 9
Dates: 1970-1972
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 945, Photographs of Mormon prophets

Photographs of university trustees

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 830
Scope and Contents

Contains thirty-nine black-and-white photographs of presidents of the Board of Trustees of Brigham Young Academy and University; also views of chairmen of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of BYU. Also includes view of Karl G. Maeser's wife, Anna.

Dates: 1875-1975
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Photographs of university trustees

Smith, Joseph Fielding, 1963-1972

 File — Carton 20: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233630612], Folder: 42
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 2 Sub-Series 5
Dates: 1963-1972
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5395, University Communications records / University Communications files on personnel / University Communications biographical 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
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Joseph Fielding Smith letter

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
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Joseph Fielding Smith letter

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
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Joseph Fielding Smith letter

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
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Joseph Fielding Smith letter

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