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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

 Subject
Subject Source: Cclabroad

Found in 2749 Collections and/or Records:

Essays, letter, and newsclipping

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230312099]
Identifier: MSS SC 1491
Scope and Contents Photocopies of two typewritten essays, one in English and one in German by Björn Bauerfeind; one newspaper article by Andreas Baumann; and one letter by Christophe Dietsch addressed to Craig Foster dated April 8, 1991. Bauerfeind talks about the Mormons in East Germany, their difficulties under the old communist government, the demonstrations by East Germans in Leipzig for freedom in 1989, and the breakdown of the communist political system. Baumann's article talks about Bauerfeind's...
Dates: 1989-1991
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Essays, letter, and newsclipping

The establishment of the L.D.S. Church schools

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197232490174]
Identifier: MSS 634
Scope and Contents

Typewritten and signed history on one page of the founding of Mormon Church schools composed in 1913. Dwyer writes of a meeting in his bookstore in 1886 in which the idea of church schools was discussed. Also included is a reproduction of a pen-and-ink drawing of the meeting published in 1910.

Dates: 1910-1913
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / The establishment of the L.D.S. Church schools

Evan O'Neill Kane papers, 1872-1930

 Sub-Series — Box 39: Series 7 [Barcode: 31197232551058]
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 7 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, a journal, and published articles by Kane. Most of the unpublished materials deal with the Kane family and his personal interests, while the articles relate to his medical practice. Materials date from between 1872 and 1930.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1872-1930
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Kane family personal papers

Charles David Evans patriarchal blessings

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230317148]
Identifier: MSS SC 1896
Scope and Contents

Photocopies of handwritten patriarchal blessings given to Lillie Hone and Elijah Hawkins. The blessings assure LIllie and Elijah that they are entitled to all the blessings of the Mormon Church including the opportunity to go to heaven.

Dates: 1899-1900
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Charles David Evans patriarchal blessings

David J. Evans letter to David John

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3995
Scope and Contents

Materials include a letter from David J. Evans to David John, counselor in the Utah Stake presidency, dated August 27, 1879. In it, Evans resigns as bishop in Lehi, Utah, because of health concerns.

Dates: 1879 August 27
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / David J. Evans letter to David John

David W. Evans shorthand papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6857
Abstract

The David W. Evans shorthand papers consist of talks that David W. Evans transcribed in shorthand, dated 1842 to 1876.

Dates: 1842-1876
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / David W. Evans shorthand papers

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

Israel Franklin Evans papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197230218601]
Identifier: MSS 1762
Scope and Contents Certificates, handwritten and typewritten correspondence, speeches, reports, newspaper clippings, receipts, a short biography, magazines, legal papers, a guest book, and a diary. The guest book and diary are found in the same volume. Some of the materials relate to Evans' service as president of the Eastern States Mission for the Mormon Church. The materials deal with his service to the Mormon Church, his law career, and his interest in education in Utah. Many of the items relate to...
Dates: 1918-1956
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Israel Franklin Evans papers

John Evans diary and autobiography

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 1951
Scope and Contents

Typescripts of diary and an autobiography. In his 1881 diary, Evans describes his activities as a Mormon missionary in Wales. In his personal history, he writes about his conversion to the Mormon faith in Great Britain, his migration to Utah, and his experiences in Brigham City, Utah.

Dates: 1881-1917
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / John Evans diary and autobiography

Will Evans family papers and Navajo art

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 4019
Abstract The first ten boxes consist of family papers, circa 1849-1990, and include: family genealogy information, interview notes, biographies, photographs, legal papers, ecclesiastical documents and records, missionary weekly planners, funeral programs, obituaries, correspondence of Thomas Evans, William Evans, and Richard P. Evans. Art and literature from Evans family members include: articles, sheet music, story on cassette tape, poems, chapters of books and journals by Will Evans, Richard P....
Dates: approximately 1849-1990
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Will Evans family papers and Navajo art

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