Poetry
Found in 448 Collections and/or Records:
Orson F. Whitney compilation of best poems, date of production not identified
Materials include copied transcriptions of Orson F. Whitney's personal compilation of his favorite and most popular poetry, probably dated after 1904. Before most of the poems there is a paragraph giving some background information and it's original date of publication. Many of the poems are about religion, love, nature, and history. Date of production not identified.
Orson F. Whitney family members' writings, approximately 1920-1922
Materials include writings by Orson F. Whitney's family members, C. Byron Whitney and Horace G. Whitney. Byron's poems are about a friend named Jim Morgan, motherhood, and children. There is a copy of Horace Whitney's speech given to the Eighteenth Ward M.I.A. titled "Our Best Laid Plans" that is about family and Utah. Dated approximately 1920-1922.
Orson F. Whitney family papers, approximately 1847-1993
Materials include documents relating to the family and descendants of Orson F. Whitney. Materials include pedigree charts from the Whitney and Smoot families, Zina B. Smoot papers, items collected by Horace K. and Helen Mar Kimball, family writings, correspondence, blessings, Church documents, poems, and photographs. Dated approximately 1847-1900.
Orson F. Whitney manuscript for Elias : An Epic of the Ages, 1914
Materials include transcriptions of an epic poem, titled "Elias: An Epic of the Ages," written by Orson F. Whitney. It is his attempt to present doctrinal, prophetic, and historical themes of Mormonism through poetry. It begins at the bilbilcal creation of the world and ends with the last days. It was originally published in 1904 without Whitney's knowledge, but revised and published by Whitney himself in 1914. Dated 1914.
Orson F. Whitney other writings, 1890-1898
Materials include other writings by Orson F. Whitney about religion, specifically about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There is also his "History of Utah" series that details the history of the state of Utah from before the Church members arrived to when Whitney was living there. There are also various untitled works and documents written or edited by Whitney. Dated 1890-1898.
Orson F. Whitney poem and caption, date of production not identified
Materials include "The Land of Shinehah," a poem about Kirtland, Ohio, published by Orson F. Whitney. There is also a caption of a photograph about Orson F. Whitney. Date of production not identified.
Orson F. Whitney poetry, date of production not identified
The six folders contain originals and transcriptions of Orson F. Whitney's original poetry. Whitney was a romantic poet so much of his poetry is about religion, love, history, and nature. Most of the poetry titles are alphabetized. Date of production not identified.
Orson F. Whitney poetry, C-G, date of production not identified
Materials includes allegories and poetry written by Orson F. Whitney, alphabetically organized by titles that begin with the letters C through G. The subjects of the poems include religion, nature, The Great Salt Lake, God, and love. Date of production not identified.
Orson F. Whitney poetry clippings, 1876-1886
Contains original clippings of Whitney's published poetry from his scrapbook. Includes a lengthy poem dedicated to his mother, Helen Mar Kimball. Dated 1876-1886.
Orson F. Whitney poetry, H-J, date of production not identified
Materials include poetry written by Orson F. Whitney. File contains his poetry, alphabetically organized by titles with the letters H through J. They cover topics such as religion, Joseph Smith, missionary work, spirituality, and creation. Date of production not identified.