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Latter Day Saint missionaries

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 92 Collections and/or Records:

Sterling D. Colton papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9208
Scope and Contents Contains autobiographical writings of Sterling D. Colton and personal items pertaining to his education and early life with his wife, Ellie Ricks Colton. Included are writings by him and his wife regarding their time as mission presidents. Contains audio and video recordings of interviews with Sterling and Ellie Colton and interviews done with other members of the family, including Hugh Colton. Contains annual reports of the Marriott Corporation/Marriott International, Inc., dating between...
Dates: 1944-2017
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Sterling D. Colton papers

Adrian David Cook notebooks

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230236371]
Identifier: MSS SC 237
Scope and Contents

Holograph notebooks which relate to Cook's Latter-day Saint Church mission to the Western States. Includes a printed mission journal and a daily diary.

Dates: 1906-1908
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Adrian David Cook notebooks

Cordon family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 413
Scope and Contents

Typewritten biographical sketches, genealogical material, journal extracts and copies of various family-related materials describing a Mormon convert who immigrated to Utah and took up polygamy.

Dates: 1841-1961
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Cordon family papers

Kenneth Crossley family history papers

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233627683]
Identifier: MSS 7886
Scope and Contents

Collection contains a digital copy of the missionary journals of Daniel Jeddiah Hammon, Sr, created by the Crossley family, and two copies of The Old Pioneer Cemetery of Green Plains, Illinois, written by Kenneth V. Crossley. These materials pertain to Kenneth Crossley's pioneer ancestors.

Dates: 2003
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kenneth Crossley family history papers

Daniel H. Ludlow papers on Questions from Missionaries and Answers from Mission Presidents, date of production not identified

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8007 Series 9
Scope and Contents

Contains questions from missionaries and answers to those questions by mission presidents as compiled by Victor and Daniel Ludlow. Date of production not identified.

Dates: date of production not identified
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8007, Daniel H. Ludlow papers

David Dalton personal and educational papers, 1954-1970

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7891 Series II
Scope and Contents

This series contains records from before and during David Dalton's mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Also includes class notes, Masters theses, Doctoral studies, and other materials from his time at the Eastman School of Music, Southwestern College, BYU-Idaho, Mobile Symphony and University of South Alabama String Quartet, and Indiana University, 1954-1970.

Dates: 1954-1970
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7891, David Dalton papers

Earl S. Duerden collection of family history materials

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197239249953]
Identifier: MSS 9167
Scope and Contents Contains journals and materials regarding the missionary service of Delbert Stevenson Walker, who focuses on church organization and spiritual experiences in addition to cultural observations. Included microfilm contains research and correspondence by Richard H. Bullock regarding various Mormon pioneers. Also contains family correspondence, dating between 1886 and 1908, and a CD with additional materials about other family members' missionary service for the Church of Jesus Christ of...
Dates: 1886-2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Earl S. Duerden collection of family history materials

Isaac B. Evans journal

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230244482]
Identifier: MSS SC 556
Scope and Contents

Microfiche copy of holograph journal which covers missionary service in the North Carolina conference of the Southern States Mission, 1900-1901.

Dates: 1900-1901
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Isaac B. Evans journal

Evil encounters with missionaries / Rob Bartlett, 1984

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197233253035], Folder: 6
Identifier: FA 1 Item 6
Scope and Contents

Collection of stories told amongst missionaries about encounters with evil spirits and the devil they have while serving their mission. Includes stories of breaking rules and having evil spirits manifest themselves as a result. Project was created for Utah State University's English 459 course in the spring quarter 1984.

Dates: 1984
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / FA 1, Collection of student folklore projects

John K. Fetzer papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3205
Scope and Contents

Includes photo albums, scrapbooks, newspapers, and pamphlets from Fetzer's missionary service in Germany between 1933 and 1936, as well as correspondence and other materials from the Fetzers's activities. Also includes the autobiography of Naomi Elizabeth Steenblik Fetzer.

Dates: 1933-1965
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / John K. Fetzer papers

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