Box 1
Contains 7 Results:
Russell family histories, diaries, and speeches, 1878-1954
Samuel Russell (Sr.?) biography, 1882 October 16 - 1890 March 11
Contains a handwritten copy of the Life of Samuel Russell, as written by his son, 49 pages (same material as in folder #4). Dated October 1882 to March 1890.
Church and personal histories, undated
Contains various histories, dealing with the emigration of the Latter-day Saints from Canada to the United States, and from Kirtland, Ohio to Far West, Missouri; and a personal history on Parley P. Pratt and Robert Morris. 11 items, undated.
Russell family blessings, 1900 October 8
Contains patriarchal blessings for Lucy Pratt Russell (wife of Samuel Russell Sr., given by Joseph F. Smith and Daniel H. Wells) and Samuel Russell Jr. (given by Patriarch John Smith, October 8, 1900), and a missionary blessing for Samuel Jr. given by Rudger Clawson.
Russell family blessing and letter, 1901 March 19
Contains a David Whitmer blessing written by George N. S.[?] for Samuel Russell [Jr.], and a letter from Joseph F. Smith discussing the blessing and discussion of the Printer's Manuscript of the Book of Mormon, and Parley P. Pratt, dated March 19, 1901.
Samuel Russell, Sr. diary and life sketch, 1882 October 6 - 1890 March 11
Contains an original typed copy of the Samuel Russell [Sr.] diary, and Sketch of the Life of Samuel Russell. Photocopy in folder #1 above. Materials dated October 1882 – March 1890.