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 1 Collection or Record:
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