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John Austin Abbott mission diaries

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSS 7963
Scope and Contents

Contains five volumes of photocopied pages from the mission diaries of John Austin Abbott. Abbott served in the New Zealand Mission, and these diaries detail his daily occasions. He talks about his time with the Mormon Church, their lives, the weather, and baptism numbers. Dated 1899-1901.

Dates: 1898-1901

Arza Adams autobiographies and diaries

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 3260
Scope and Contents

Photocopies of microfilm copies of handwritten diaries. Adams joined the Mormon Church in 1836 and served as missionary for that faith in Canada. He moved to Nauvoo, Illinois, and worked on the Nauvoo Temple. He came to Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1849.

Dates: approximately 1840-1858

Irene Adams papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 7810
Scope and Contents

Collection contains research materials and manuscripts for the Unofficial Manual for Bishops' wives, which includes articles, surveys, and correspondence. The collection also includes Adams' personal journals. Materials dated 1968-2011.

Dates: 1968-2011

John Adams letter

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 733
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a handwritten and signed letter. Adams states that a Mr. Young "from Mendon" has been hired to do some work for him. It is unclear if the John Adams in the letter is the same John Adams (1786-1856) who wrote a legal history of New York State. The "Mr. Young" may have been Brigham Young (1801-1877), second president of the Mormon Church. The date of the item is also uncertain.

Dates: approximately 1830

Joseph Smith, Jr. agreement with Martin Harris

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 929
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a handwritten and signed agreement dated 16 Jan. 1830 in Manchester, New York. Smith authorizes Martin Harris to sell copies of the Book of Mormon. The item was witnessed by Oliver Cowdery.

Dates: 1830 January 16

Alfred Alder diary

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 2501
Scope and Contents

Handwritten diary covering the dates from 27 Feb. to 31 May 1883 while Alder was serving on a mission for the Mormon Church in England. Alder writes of his daily activities and of the conditions of the Mormon Church in England. Also included are notes on the Alder's genealogy.

Dates: 1883

Ralph M. Aldous letters

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSS 1695
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letters. Aldous writes to Phyllis whom he often refers to as "sweetheart" and "my dear." Aldous talks about his missionary experiences, complains that his parents never write, and asks about what is happening at home.

Dates: 1914-1917

Edwin J. Allen papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2283
Abstract

This collection consists of the personal papers of Edwin John Allen, Jr. The contents pertain to his service as a missionary in Japan, as well as a naval officer. Also included are some papers and personal affects of his son, Thomas Allen.

Dates: approximately 1912-1945

Inez Knight Allen diary

 Item — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 932
Scope and Contents

Holograph manuscript written by Inez Knight Allen before she married. It is a diary kept from 1898 to 1899 while she was on a mission for the Mormon Church in England. Lengthy entries describe her missionary activities and her travels in England. There are many gaps in the record.

Dates: 1898-1899

Margaret S. Allen photograph collection of missionaries and friends

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2657
Scope and Contents

Collection of 91 photographs gathered by Allen. Includes photographs by R. H. Carling, W. Stocks, Warren, Photo SO. Shields, S. & D. Jack, Columbia, N. S. Seaward, Leo. Legge, Western, John A. Kraus, Rotary, R. Johnston and Son, Auty, T. Taylor, Whyte and Sons, Northern Photo Co., Toynter, Gales Studio, K. J. Hey, Davidson Brothers, Thirlivell, Paterson, Ronald's Studio, Chase, W. H. Elliott, Kenworthy, Miss Wright.

Dates: approximately 1910

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L. Tom Perry Special Collections 916
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Subject
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 861
Missions and Missionaries 446
Diaries 332
Letters 305
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Mormon Church -- Presidents 108
Autobiographies 95
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Patriarchal blessings (Mormon Church) -- History 57
Social Life and Customs 46
Biography 45
Electronic books 45
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Mormon Church -- Missions -- England -- History 44
Polygamy -- Religious aspects -- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- History 40
Correspondence 39
Home and Family 39
Mormon Church -- Presidents -- History 38
Salt Lake City (Utah) -- History 37
Certificates 34
Patriarchal blessings (Mormon Church) 34
Histories (Literary works) 32
Mormon Church -- Missions -- Southern States -- History 31
Mormon Church -- Apostles 28
Polygamy -- Religious aspects -- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 28
Mormon pioneers -- History 27
Mormons -- England -- History 27
Mormons -- Utah -- History 27
Scrapbooks 26
Nauvoo (Ill.) -- History 25
Mormons -- Illinois -- Nauvoo -- History 24
Immigration and American Expansion 23
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Politics, Government, and Law 22
Mormon Church -- History 21
Mormon Church -- Presidents -- Correspondence 21
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Mormon Church -- History -- 19th century 20
Mormon Church -- Missions -- Great Britain -- History 20
Mormon missionaries -- England 19
Mormons -- Utah -- Salt Lake City -- History 19
Genealogies 18
Mormon Church -- Missions -- England 18
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Mormon missionaries 18
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Speeches, addresses, etc., American 18
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Mormon Church 15
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City and Town Life 13
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Relief Society 13
Salt Lake City (Utah) 13
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Mormon Church -- Missions -- Wales -- History 12
Mormon missionaries -- England -- History 12
Mormons 12
Provo (Utah) -- History 12
Black Hawk War (Utah), 1865-1872 11
Mormon Church -- Controversial literature 11
Mormon Church -- Missions -- East (U.S.) 11
Reports 11
Family histories 10
Manuscripts 10
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Mormons -- Arizona -- History 10
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Saint George (Utah) -- History 9
Samoan Islands -- History 9
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 263
Young, Brigham, 1801-1877 119
Smith, Joseph, Jr., 1805-1844 72
Smith, Joseph F. (Joseph Fielding), 1838-1918 19
Woodruff, Wilford, 1807-1898 17
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Taylor, John, 1808-1887 14
Brigham Young University 13
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Southern States Mission 12
Tanner, George S. 12
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. First Presidency 10
Grant, Heber J. (Heber Jeddy), 1856-1945 10
Smith, George Albert, 1817-1875 10
Utah Expedition (1857-1858) 10
Smith, Hyrum, 1800-1844 9
Cannon, George Q. (George Quayle), 1827-1901 8
Kimball, Heber C. (Heber Chase), 1801-1868 8
Brigham Young Academy 7
McKay, David O. (David Oman), 1873-1970 7
Pratt, Orson, 1811-1881 7
Smith, George Albert, 1870-1951 7
Cowdery, Oliver 6
Lee, John D. (John Doyle), 1812-1877 6
Salt Lake Temple 6
Smith, Emma Hale 6
Snow, Lorenzo, 1814-1901 6
Utah. Militia 6
Hamblin, Jacob, 1819-1886 5
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 5
Reynolds, George, 1842-1909 5
Smith family 5
Smith, Joseph, Sr., 1771-1840 5
Young, John W. (John Willard), 1844-1924 5
Bigler, Jacob G., 1813-1907 4
Kimball, Jonathan Golden, 1853-1938 4
Logan Temple (Utah) 4
Manti Temple (Manti, Utah) 4
Relief Society (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) 4
Richards, Willard, 1804-1854 4
Roberts, B. H. (Brigham Henry), 1857-1933 4
Smoot, Reed, 1862-1941 4
Snow, Erastus Fairbanks, 1818-1888 4
St. George Temple (Saint George, Utah) 4
Talmage, James E. (James Edward), 1862-1933 4
Young Women's Mutual Improvement Association 4
Andrus, Hyrum L. (Hyrum Leslie), 1924-2015 3
Bean, Willard Washington, 1868-1949 3
Brown, James S. (James Stephens), 1828-1902 3
Carter, William John Benbow, 1852-1908 3
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. British Mission 3
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Sandwich Islands Mission 3
Clayton, William, 1814-1879 3
Coltrin, Zebedee, 1804-1887 3
Council of the Twelve Apostles (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) 3
Cowley, Matthew, 1897-1953 3
Dyk, Sybren Van, 1827-1899 3
Huntington, Oliver Boardman, 1823-1907 3
John, David, 1833-1908 3
Kimball, Spencer W., 1895-1985 3
Kirkham, Francis W. (Francis Washington), 1877-1972 3
Lee, Harold B., 1899-1973 3
Little, J. C. (Jesse Carter), 1815-1893 3
Maeser, Karl G. 3
McAllister, John Daniel Thompson, 1827-1910 3
Richards, Samuel W. (Samuel Whitney), 1824-1909 3
Rigdon, Sidney, 1793-1876 3
Russell, Samuel, 1835-1896 3
Salt Lake Theatre 3
Smith, John, 1781-1854 3
Smith, John, 1832-1911 3
Smith, Samuel H. B. (Samuel Harrison Bailey), 1838-1914 3
Smoot, A. O. (Abraham Owen), 1815-1895 3
Teasdale, George, 1831-1907 3
Ursenbach, Charles, 1903-1985 3
Utah. Legislature 3
Wells, Daniel H. (Daniel Hanmer), 1814-1891 3
Whitmer, John, 1802-1878 3
Whitney, Newel Kimball, 1795-1850 3
Anderson, George Edward, 1860-1928 2
Backman, Milton V., Jr., 1927-2016 2
Black, Edward L. (Edward Lenox), 1868- 2
Blake, Rex B. (Rex Bevan), 1914-2014 2
Brady, Alberta Sanderson, 1865-1936 2
Brady, Jordan Hendrickson, 1863-1952 2
Brooks, Juanita, 1898-1989 2
Budge, William, 1828-1919 2
Calkin, Asa Starkweath, 1809-1873 2
Callister, Thomas 2
Cannon, Abraham H. (Abraham Hoagland), 1859-1896 2
Cannon, Angus M. (Angus Munn) 2
Cannon, Donald Q., 1936- 2
Carpenter, Joseph Hatten, 1861-1964 2
Carter, Wesley C. (Wesley Carol), 1917-1995 2
Church Educational System (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) 2
Church of Jesus Christ (Strangites) 2
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Little Colorado Stake (Ariz.) 2
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. High Council (Kirtland, Ohio : 1834) 2
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Northern States Mission 2
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Presiding Bishopric 2
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Turkish Mission 2
Clark, James R. (James Ratcliffe), 1910-1995 2
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