Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Found in 2749 Collections and/or Records:
Stephen L. Richards manuscripts
Two typewritten photocopies of an address for the General Conference of the Mormon Church in April 1932, newspaper clippings, and one photocopy of pages 66 and 67 of a General Conference report booklet. Richards attacks dogmatism, intolerance, and bigotry as highly destructive and as enemies of the Mormon faith. The General Conference booklet does not include any kind of information concerning Richards' controversial address.
Stephen L. Richards notes for Remarks
Mimeographed copy of typewritten notes. The item relates to a funeral oration given by Richards on 6 Nov. 1945 eulogizing Joseph J. Cannon. Cannon was an author, editor of the "Deseret News," and a businessman in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Lyle P. Richins papers
Contains the missionary letters and pamphlets of Richins, dating between 1924 and 1933. The letters mainly document the time he spent serving in the Northern States mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Date of creation of sources range from 1898-1933.
Joel Ricks papers
Contains religious documents, notebooks, datebooks, diaries, clippings, and maps documenting Ricks' experience as a Mormon missionary in the American South. Materials date from between 1877 and 1939. Also includes a unique edition of The Book of Mormon and an 1877 diary chronicling Ricks' mission to St. Louis.
Biography of Sidney Ridgdon
Photocopy of a handwritten biography of Sidney Rigdon. John Rigdon writes about the activities of his father before, during, and after Sidney was a member of the Mormon Church. The date of the composition of the item is uncertain. Also included are correspondence, draft of an essay, and a published article edited by Karl Keller for the journal, "Dialogue+ a Journal of Mormon Thought." Keller edited Rigdon's account for publication.
William F. Rigby papers
Photocopy of a microfilmed copy of a handwritten autobiography and diary. Also included is correspondence.
Biographical material on Sidney Rigdon
Photocopies of handwritten and typewritten biographies and genealogies of Sidney Rigdon, member of the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The dates of the composition of these materials are uncertain. The handwritten item was created by someone who had met with Rigdon years after Rigdon was no longer associated with the Church. The materials recount the events of Rigdon's life, his association with the LDS Church, and present his family genealogy.
Sidney Rigdon letter
Handwritten and signed letter dated March 15, 1837. Rigdon writes a letter of recommendation for Reuben Hadlock.
Sidney Rigdon letters
Photocopies of handwritten letters. One of which is addressed to John C. Bennett, Mormon Apostle and mayor of Nauvoo, Illinois, in which Rigdon announces his resignation as a city coucilman. Rigdon also writes to the state legislature of Pennsylvania seeking redress for the persectutions suffered by the Mormons in Missouri.
Sidney Rigdon sermon
Photocopy of a handwritten sermon. Rigdon addresses the scripture in Genesis, "and the evening and the morning were the first day." He discusses the beginning of time. The date of the creation of the item is unknown.