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Latter Day Saint pioneers

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:

Albert Jones journals, 1862-1866

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2427 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains two diaries by Jones describing his work for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and about his life in Provo, Utah. The materials date from between 1862 and 1866. Also includes photocopies of the journals.

Dates: 1862-1866

Davis Bitton papers on George Q. Cannon, 1834-1998

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7441 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains documents created by or collected by Bitton regarding George Q. Cannon dating from 1834-1998.

Dates: 1834-1998

Donald Q. Cannon research for Voices from the Past, 1980

 Sub-Series — Carton 18: Series 2, Folder: 1-5
Identifier: MSS 6154 Series 2 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents

Includes photocopies of autobiographies and personal histories of Mormon pioneers collected by Donald Q. Cannon as part of his publication project Voices from the Past: Diaries, Journals, and Autobiographies. The project was part of the Campus Education Week Program and was edited by Donald Q. Cannon and Leonard J. Arrington. Dated 1980.

Dates: 1980

Elizabeth Ann Smith Whitney papers, 1957, 1847-1885

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 76 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, a poem, and patriarchal blessing of Whitney, dating from between 1847 and 1885. Primarily relates to Whitney's life in Utah, including business and family affairs.

Dates: 1957; 1847-1885

Horace K. Whitney papers, 1847-1885

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 76 Series 2 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, a promissory note, and other materials related to the life of Whitney. Includes information on his personal life and business activities. Materials date from between 1847 and and 1885.

Dates: 1847-1885

Isabel Modalena Whitney Sears correspondence, 1865

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 76 Series 2 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains two letters by Whitney focusing on family and personal matters, dating from around 1865.

Dates: 1865

Joseph Fielding Smith Institute for Latter-day Saint History manuscripts on Social Services, 1949-1984

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1214 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains oral histories and manuscripts for a book on the history of social services in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1949-1984.

Dates: 1949-1984

LaMar C. Berrett collection on the Mormon Trail, 1971-2007

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7968 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains Berrett's research, maps, and pioneer journals related to Mormon Trail history in Missouri, Nebraska, and Illinois. Dates range from 1971-2007.

Dates: 1971-2007

Papers of Whitney family children, 1957, 1843-1900

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 76 Series 2 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains the papers from seven of Whitney's children, including correspondence, legal records, and personal papers dating from between 1843 and 1900. Materials document a range of family and personal activity, such as missionary service, colonization efforts, and business activities.

Dates: 1957; 1843-1900

Thomas Day correspondence, 1872-1894

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2071 Series 3
Scope and Contents note From the Collection:

The Thomas Day collection contains Day's journal (1843-1850), an account book (1843-1846), papers, and correspondence relating to his family, most all of which focuses on his LDS mission to England. He served in Lemington, Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire, and Leicestershire. Within his mission papers is found several of Day's certificates of ordination to priesthood offices as well as several handbills listing lectures given by Elder Day and his companions.

Dates: Other: 1872-1894