Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Rules of behavior for youth
Handwritten account of "rules of behavior." This item (2 pages) was likely written by Joseph Smith III, son of Joseph Smith, the founder and Prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was created in January 1845, about seven months after Joseph Smith, Jr. was killed. The rules are believed to be based on George Washington's "Rule of Civility."
P. J. Sanders and J. F. Curtis debate transcripts
John Smith papers
Collection contains papers related to Smith's mission to Denmark, life in Utah with family, and his position as Presiding Patriarch of the LDS Church. Includes diaries, letters, articles containing references to John, his personal patriarchal blessing, sheep accounts, family history notes, and copies of patriarchal blessings pronounced by himself. Dated 1848-1962.
Joseph Smith III agreement
Handwritten, signed agreement dated February 19, 1856, between Joseph Smith III of Nauvoo, Illinois, and Henry R. Dickinson of Hamilton, Illinois, regarding the sale of land.
Samuel H. B. Smith letter
Photocopy of a handwritten letter, addressed to George A. Smith, and dated 10 July 1860. Samuel Smith writes while he is on a mission for the Mormon Church. He tells about a visit with Joseph Smith (1832-1914), the first president of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and seeing Emma Hale Smith Bidamon and her husband.